Industrial Electrician - 2nd Shift
About The Position
As an Electrician at KIK, you will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair 480V industrial electrical systems that power our high-speed manufacturing operations. You will serve as the electrical expert on shift, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and upholding strict Lockout/Tagout and safety standards. Your work directly supports production uptime and the overall performance of our plant. The schedule for this role is Monday through Thursday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM (PST), with overtime regularly scheduled on Fridays as needed. The starting pay rate is $35.87 per hour, plus a $0.25 per hour shift differential.
Requirements
- High school diploma / GED, or trade school
- 5 years of experience in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial electrical equipment with related training
- Be able to interpret & modify electrical prints, schematics & document all changes
- Be able to use diagnostic equipment such as multi meters, oscilloscopes, etc
- Understanding of Electrical Hazard Class 1, Div. 1, Group C&D
- Knowledge of industry standard motion sensing & control devices
- Knowledge of DC and AC motors & drives (AB preferred)
- Knowledge of Allen-Bradley Mircologix, Compactlogix & Controllogix processors
- Hands-on knowledge in PLC programming & HMI interface configuration
- Hands-on knowledge of converting relay logic-based systems to PLC based systems
- Knowledge of cGMP and other regulatory requirements applicable to electrical installations preferred
- Knowledge of applicable NEC and OSHA standards
- Functional knowledge of personal computers and common productivity software
- Gas House Safety System Training (conducted by KIK)
- Familiarity with emergency response procedures (conducted by KIK)
Responsibilities
- Installation, troubleshooting & repair of low & high voltage (single/three phase) industrial electrical & control systems for packaging lines, facilities & plant support equipment such as air compressors, boilers, pumps, water purification system, production plant & warehouse lighting
- Performs all work in compliance with company policies, procedures, and federal, state & local laws
- Responsible for all electrical emergency & scheduled maintenance tasks across the plant
- Identifies, reviews, and plans electrical projects with/without guidance from controls engineer or department manager
- Sizes circuits & installs conduit according to national and local electrical code & standards
- Upgrade outdated or unsafe electrical installations across the plant
- Be a subject matter expert for all electrical needs across the plant
- Standardize all electrical controls & power components to Allen Bradley parts as much as possible
- Key member of plant emergency response team
Benefits
- KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match.
- KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
