Electrician Journeyman

Electrician Position at MPI Engineered Technologies

MPI Engineered Technologies is a 50+ year leader in fine blanking products. MPI is located in Deerfield WI, and we are focused in the automotive and industrial markets with customers such as Ford, GM, and John Deere. As a tier one supplier, we are dedicated to producing high quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental health. Our commitment to safety is integral to our operations ensuring a zero-tolerance working environment and fostering a culture of safety across our facilities.

Our electricians are highly skilled. This position is responsible for a wide range of equipment and electrical installation and maintenance. Working on plant electrical systems, equipment and apparatus to furnish an uninterrupted flow of power and lighting, maintain operation of electronic devices. Plan layout and install complex wiring circuits and distribution centers in conformance with established codes; install switches and controls, central and subsidiary control panels, electronic devices and other gear incidental to the installation. Diagnose and remedy electrical troubles, repair and replace apparatus. Work from wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and code book; use all required electrical measuring and testing devices.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Lead electrician, partner with mechanical team.
• Electrical installations, including running conduit, sizing wire, etc. per NEC requirements
• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical equipment per NEC requirements
• Work with voltages as high as 3 phase 480
• Install and maintain machinery and controls to meet or exceed NEC requirements
• Maintain lighting and all electrical equipment
• Design and wire, power and control circuits
• Programmable controllers (program, edit, and troubleshoot)

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably in fine blanking manufacturing environment. Knowledge of broaching, honing, lapping and grinding is preferred.
• Subject matter expert in PLC
• Strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical and electrical systems and the ability to identify and understand components and their relationship in a mechanism in order to make repairs or improvements.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems associated with work processes by applying job specific knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Performs math operations to solve work-related problems.

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to work from a height of 35 ft.
• Ability to distinguish colors (can not be color blind)
• Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes and depth perception
• Ability to stand and walk up to 100% of the work day
• Ability to lift and carry 75 lbs.
• Dexterity in both hands