Maintenance Electrician

Hiring Immediately! Foundry, Manufacturing, and Industrial industry workers are encouraged to apply today! 

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Join our team as a Maintenance Electrician and earn a competitive hourly wage starting at $26.50-$39.50 PER HOUR. Your starting pay is determined by passing our skills test, showcasing your expertise right from the start.

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values modern innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for collaboration, customer service, and operational excellence. If you are looking for an exciting career with an industry-leading company that prioritizes your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

The Maintenance Electrician will install and maintain the electrical systems of the plant to provide power for machinery, lighting, and facilities. Perform all tasks with safety, productivity, and quality in mind and in accordance with established procedures and process instructions.

Why You'll Love Working for Us:
•    $1,500 Sign on Bonus
•    Competitive pay
•    Company-paid pension plan
•    Medical and Dental Insurance
•    Paid Vacation and Holidays
•    Company-paid Short Term Disability

What You'll Do:
•    Align with local codes and safety specifications. 
•    Train electricians in lesser classifications.
•    Diagnose, isolate, and effect repairs or replacement of problems in the plant electrical system.
•    Make emergency repairs to prevent excessive production delays.
•    Manage plant high voltage substations ensuring good condition and perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair assignments as required.
•    Observe extreme caution and good safety practices in servicing all plant electrical systems.
•    Capable of working from an elevated platform and lifting 50 pounds.
•    Enforce necessary action to minimize delay time and enhance productivity.
•    Follow all safety procedures and regulations.
•    Perform all work with minimal instruction and secure the accurate tools for each task.
•    Communicate suggestions and recommend solutions to problems to provide for an efficient operation.
•    Approach work assignments positively and function as a team member to exceed customer quality and service expectations through attention to detail.
•    Exercise maximum care to protect the environment by fostering and supporting responsible operating procedures.

What We Need from You:
•    High School Graduate or equivalent 
•    Technical School training or accredited apprenticeship or equivalent
•    Working knowledge of AC and DC circuits and systems
•    Motor generator principles and control theory and design
•    Knowledge of electrical codes, as related to installations, basic hydraulics, and pneumatics in addition to good electrical safety habits and PC operation
•    Knowledge of control devices, high voltage maintenance, and troubleshooting
•    Experience in motor, drive, and coupling alignment
•    Panel building and machine rewiring, reading electrical schematics, modification of electrical systems

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

We recognize the value of second chances. All individuals seeking stable employment as a step in their journey are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.