Skilled Trade - Industrial Electrician - Buffalo Stamping Plant

Ford Motor Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled electricians to join their team. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and immediate access to excellent healthcare benefits. Candidates will engage in troubleshooting electrical and robotic systems while adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have completed an apprenticeship or possess extensive experience in the field. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding position in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company provided healthcare

401(k) plan with company contributions

Tuition assistance

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Vehicle discount purchase plans

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed an apprenticeship or have 8 years of experience.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical and robotic systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Willingness to work on any assigned schedule and maintain good attendance.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Reading hardware and ladder logic prints

Working knowledge of PLCs

Experience with robotic systems

Education

Completion of bona fide apprenticeship

8 years of previous experience

Tools

Fanuc

ABB

Kawasaki

Allen Bradley

Square D

Control Logix

Job description

Rate of Pay and Benefits:

Electricians are paid a top hourly base rate of $43.80, plus applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums. The starting rate for this position is $43.60, with pay increases to the top rate upon completion of three consecutive months of employment.

Benefits:

Immediate access to Best-in-Class Company provided healthcare!

• Company provided premium coverage for Hospital-Surgical-Medical plus Drug, Hearing, Dental, and Vision.
• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Accident and Sickness and Extended Disability Benefits.
• Automatic enrollment in TESPHE, the hourly employee 401(k) plan, at an initial pre-tax contribution rate of 3%. Also eligible for Company TESPHE contributions of 10% of base pay and $1 per compensated hour.
• Eligible for holiday pay, profit sharing and lump sum bonuses, paid time off, tuition assistance, and immediate vehicle discount purchase plans.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have completed a bona fide apprenticeship, or have 8 years of previous experience, or have a combination of previous work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program in the trade.

Proficiency in reading hardware and ladder logic prints, troubleshooting electrical and robotic systems and equipment (e.g., Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki). Working knowledge with PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley, Square D, Control Logix), servo controls, and variable frequency drives is required.

Successful completion of a job interview, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check are required. The drug panel does not include THC.

Responsibilities:

Willingness and ability to work on any assigned schedule, change shifts, work more than 8 hours per day and/or work overtime, all while maintaining good attendance. Ability and willingness to learn and follow safety rules and procedures, work in a team environment, treat co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of personal differences, and accept and follow instructions and requests from leadership. Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.

Ability to perform tasks of the trade, stand for extended periods, walk unassisted, work at heights, work overhead including on ladders and platforms, and manipulate tools typical of the trade. Tasks will require reaching, lifting, twisting, bending, and use of a PMHV or hilo. Must be able to effectively maneuver about vehicles, equipment, assembly lines or stations, and about the facility.