Who We Want:

This position is responsible for plant layout, alterations, additions and /or repairs of electrical systems, light fixtures, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the building.

What You'll Do:

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools consistent with local and national codes.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Maintain current state electrical license to meet governmental regulations.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
• Direct and train apprentices to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Run conduit inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.

When and Where:

This will be a X Shift / 5PM-3:30AM M-TH position located at our Plant in Pontiac, MI.

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• Must be able to analyze and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment and related components, diagnosing and correcting the problems quickly to avoid production delays.
• Must be able to install electrical conduit and devices, performing all work from prints or general direction according to National Electrical Code and handle all other assignments associated with the electrical trade (mounting of electrical boxes, brackets, controls, switches, and safety hardware, etc.).
• Must be able to do electrical controls work PLC (revise or improve) with guidance from a Controls Engineer.
• Requires the ability to work in elevated position (from lifts, etc.)
• Must have a strong mechanical / electrical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical machine components, electronic circuits and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics and understand electrical principals and codes.
• Must have a working knowledge of electrical meters and instruments such as brush recorders, multi-function meters, and programmable controls and associated equipment. Good computer skills are very important.
• Requires skill in the use of electrical hand tools.
• Must be able to perform the electrical Preventative Maintenance (PVM) on all plant equipment.
• Must know and follow established safety procedures including a working knowledge of OSHA & MIOSHA.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
• HS Diploma or GED plus four years of experience as an industrial electrician (Challenge Mfg. Company offers an apprenticeship program)
• State Licensed Electrician / Journeyman Card holder preferred
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in and/or servicing manufacturing environments as an Industrial Electrician required