Electrician Journeyman

About the role

IKO Industries Ltd., a manufacturer of roofing and building materials, is looking for an Electrician Journeyman for its Bismarck, Missouri plant, which produces granules from raw material for its shingle manufacturing operation. The Electrician Journeyman installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems and equipment across the plant, keeping machinery, motors, control systems, instrumentation and facility power running safely and in line with safety and regulatory requirements. The role reports to the Electrical Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment, machinery and control systems
• Diagnose and correct electrical failures using testing and diagnostic equipment
• Maintain and repair motors, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, sensors and instrumentation
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics and technical manuals
• Install conduit, wiring, panels, switches and related components
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support production by minimizing downtime
• Assist with equipment upgrades, capital projects and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC and company safety standards, and follow LOTO procedures
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders in the Maximo CMMS and collaborate with operators and production staff

Required profile

• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent trade qualification
• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred: 3-5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, experience in manufacturing or industrial plants, and experience with electrical safety and LOTO
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, lead and mentor junior electricians, and work in a team
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work at heights and enter confined spaces, and work in industrial conditions with dust, noise and heat
• Rotating shifts, holidays and overtime may be required

Required skills

• AC/DC electrical systems, motors, controls, PLCs and industrial automation
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and testing PLC circuits, motors and motor control circuits
• Reading electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Knowledge of electrical safety codes and instrumentation sensors and transmitters
• Asset: Allen Bradley AC Drives, ControlLogix PLC, relay logic, and Maximo

What we offer

• Pay of $44.00 per hour
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance, health spending account, and short- and long-term disability
• 401k match, paid vacation and tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program, engagement events and perks and discounts