Industrial Electrician

Industrial ElectricianElement Resources is hiring in Forest City, Missouri! $2,500 sign-on bonus! The starting pay is between $30.20 - $35.19 per hour, depending on experience. Eligible to earn an attendance bonus in addition to your regular pay rate - paid weekly, 8.4% of wages- nearly $2.00 per hour more! Element Resources operates one of the leading battery recycling facilities in the country and has been a mainstay in the Forest City community for over 30 years. Did you know that batteries are the most recycled product in the world with a more than 99 percent recycling rate? Element provides an essential supply of recycled products to America's battery manufacturers to produce high-quality, top-performing batteries to power cars, trucks and forklifts, which are vital to keeping our country's supply chain running.The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all electrical systems, manufacturing equipment, and power distribution components within the recycling plant. Given the nature of lead-acid battery recycling, the candidate must be highly skilled in working in corrosive environments, managing high-voltage equipment, and strict adherence to OSHA safety standards, specifically involving acid handling and lead exposure. Additional bonus opportunities available! Eligible for 3 floating holidays after 60-day probationary period - 6 additional holidays during the calendar year.Element offers a strong benefit package that includes the following:Weekly pay401(k) with Company MatchMedical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShieldDental coverage through CignaVision - free annual exams for enrolled employeesPaid Time OffInsurance Plans - Life, AD&D, LTD, STD and other optional benefits may be availableResponsibilitiesPerform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance on heavy machinery, including conveyor systems, crushers, separators, furnaces, and pollution control equipment.Diagnose and repair complex electrical failures in 3-phase motors, motor control centers (MCCs), PLC systems, and robotic components.Inspect, clean, and replace electrical components (conduits, junction boxes, panels) degraded by sulfuric acid fumes and dust. Implement specialized sealing/protection for electrical installations.Enforce OSHA safety procedures, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), arc flash safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.Install new electrical circuits, conduit, wiring, and machinery, ensuring adherence to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.Calibrate sensors, timers, and PID controllers used in furnace monitoring and acid filtration systems.Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, repairs, and inspections using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).Qualifications3-5+ years of experience as an industrial electrician, preferably in a heavy manufacturing, foundry, or chemical processing environment.Strong understanding of electrical schematics, blueprints, and 480V 3-phase systems.Experience troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Siemens).Journeyman Electrician License preferred.In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations, particularly regarding hazardous materials and lead safety.Ability to work in tight spaces, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs, often wearing full protective gear (respirators, acid-resistant suits).Physical Environment & HazardsEnvironment: Extremely hot, loud, and corrosive (sulfuric acid mist).Hazards: Potential exposure to lead dust and sulfuric acid fumes, requiring stringent hygiene protocols (shower-out procedures).EEO StatementElement Resources is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.About StatementElement Resources (elementrellc.com) is one of the nation's largest secondary recyclers of lead batteries used to power Transportation and Industrial market applications. With recycling plants located in Canon Hollow, Missouri, and Muncie, Indiana, Element Resources is committed to operating in an environmentally responsible way to ensure more than 16 million lead batteries are safely recycled each year, contributing the sustainability of the lead battery industry.