Union Electrician 1st Shift

JLL; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position (UAW)

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Electrician to support large-scale manufacturing facilities in Michigan. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems to maximize uptime and safety.

You will read blueprints, interpret diagrams, and work with CMMS to log work orders and preventive maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates have an electrical background, journeyman-level certification or equivalent, and the ability to obtain a license within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and formal electrical training.
• Industry experience with electrical/instrumentation/control systems in manufacturing.
• Journeyman or equivalent certification preferred; willingness to obtain license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/instrumentation/control systems in large facilities.
• Plan and execute installation, testing, and maintenance of power distribution equipment.
• Diagnose faults using blueprints and diagrams; ensure safety and compliance.
• Document work in CMMS with accurate hours and completion details.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams and client operations on preventive maintenance.
• Work overtime or on-call as needed and respond to critical facility needs.

Skills

Blueprints & diagrams reading

Industrial electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or state equivalent

Electrical trade schooling or apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

VFDs/PLCs and control systems

Job description

What this job involves:

As an Electrician at JLL, you will be a critical technical expert responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems across large-scale manufacturing facilities. This hands-on role focuses on maximizing "wrench time" and ensuring the reliable operation of industrial electrical equipment and power distribution systems. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your electrical expertise and multi-skilled capabilities will be essential to completing daily work assignments and responding to critical facility needs. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and your technical excellence will contribute directly to facility uptime, safety, and operational efficiency. You'll collaborate with maintenance teams, facility coordinators, and client operations to implement preventive maintenance strategies and resolve complex electrical challenges. This position offers opportunities to work with advanced electrical systems, develop specialized skills, and grow within JLL's operations network while supporting world-class manufacturing operations.

What this job involves:

As an Electrician at JLL, you will be a critical technical expert responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems across large-scale manufacturing facilities. This hands-on role focuses on maximizing "wrench time" and ensuring the reliable operation of industrial electrical equipment and power distribution systems. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your electrical expertise and multi-skilled capabilities will be essential to completing daily work assignments and responding to critical facility needs. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and your technical excellence will contribute directly to facility uptime, safety, and operational efficiency. You'll collaborate with maintenance teams, facility coordinators, and client operations to implement preventive maintenance strategies and resolve complex electrical challenges. This position offers opportunities to work with advanced electrical systems, develop specialized skills, and grow within JLL's operations network while supporting world-class manufacturing operations.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/instrumentation/control building equipment and systems required to operate large manufacturing facilities
• Plan and execute assembly, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical apparatus, control equipment, and industrial power distribution systems including generating equipment, panels, automatic switches, variable frequency drives, circuit breakers, transformers, substations, and alarms
• Diagnose and correct faulty wiring or electrical difficulties in motors and other equipment while reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematic drawings
• Anticipate potential electrical problems and take proactive actions to maximize the condition of facility structures and electrical assets
• Document all work performed accurately in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) including hours required and completion details by required deadlines
• Interact with clients and maintenance staff to determine safe, environmentally compliant approaches to assignment completion
• Maintain work area and equipment in safe, efficient, and clean operating condition while strictly adhering to all safety rules and regulations

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma OR state equivalent required
• Two years of electrical trade schooling OR equivalent training/apprenticeship
• Journeyman Electrician license OR equivalent industrial electrical certification OR willing to obtain an Electrical Journeyman License within 90 days.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/instrumentation/control systems in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematic drawings
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and local electrical codes
• Skilled and physically able to operate electric hand tools, work on ladders, carry tools, lift and carry heavy loads, and operate required equipment
• Ability to work in confined spaces (closets, crawl spaces, attics, vaults) and on building roofs
• Available for call-in work 24 hours per day and able to work in all weather conditions
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, and pre/post scheduled hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with complex electrical systems in pharmaceutical, automotive, or large-scale manufacturing facilities
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and digital work order documentation
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and building automation systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to produce clear oral and written reports
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with other trades
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial electrical equipment and power distribution systems

Union Affiliation

This is a union position represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW). Compensation and benefits are determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Work Shift

1st Shift

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