Manufacturing - Industrial Electrician

Purpose

The Industrial Electrician role performs installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and controls in an industrial manufacturing environment to ensure reliable operation, compliance with electrical codes, and minimal production downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and Troubleshoot Systems (30%)

• Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in machinery, control systems, and power distribution using test instruments and schematics to identify and correct issues efficiently.

Install Electrical Infrastructure (25%)

• Specify and plan electrical installations in accordance with electrical codes and safety standards.
• Bend and install conduit, pull and terminate wiring, and set up or reconfigure electrical systems to support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and new installations.

Perform Preventative Maintenance (15%)

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and electronic components to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.

Document Work to Improve Maintenance Tracking (10%)

• Accurately complete work orders, logs, and checklists to support data-driven decisions and strengthen maintenance planning.
• Maintain up-to-date schematics and records of electrical changes.

Support Safety Standards and Compliance (10%)

• Maintain clean, well-organized workspaces, and tool storage areas to reduce hazards and enhance team productivity.
• Participate in audits, document findings, and ensure completed jobs align with EFCO standards and procedures.
• Follow all safety rules, engage in safety initiatives, and promptly report unsafe conditions.

Operate Tools and Equipment Safely and Effectively (10%)

• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, cranes) in accordance with safety protocols to minimize risk and improve task efficiency.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Physical Demands

Level II Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Climbing: Rarely
• Hearing & Speaking: Continuously.
• Vision: Continuously
• Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently, depending on the work environment.
• Standing: Frequently to Continuously
• Sitting: Rarely to Continuously
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend in Standing: Occasionally to Frequently
• Rotation in Standing: Occasionally
• Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally to Frequently
• Stooping: Occasionally to Frequently
• Static postures: Occasionally to Frequently
• Right-hand Left-hand Coordination: Continuous
• Reaching: Frequently
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally to Frequently
• Repetitive Motions- Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Continuously
• Elevated work: Crown level 5 lbs up to 2 mins occasionally, and rarely 20 lbs up to 20 secs
• Floor to waist vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Waist to crown vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Horizontal carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
• One hand carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
• Push horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs
• Pull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs
• One hand pull right hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• One hand pull left hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• Left hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Right hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Expertise in:
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills : Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Professionalism : Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Judgment : Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Adaptability : Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.
• Collaboration : Works well with others toward shared goals, contributing constructively to team efforts.

Qualifications

• Education : High school diploma or equivalent. Technical/vocational training in industrial electricity is preferred.
• Experience : Must pass an electrical aptitude test. Minimum of 1 year in a related electrical field.
• Other Requirements : Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. Competence in using electrical test equipment.

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA location.