Industrial Electrician
About The Position
Lakeside Book Company is hiring an Industrial Electrician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery, printing presses, automated packaging equipment, and building systems. The role diagnoses electrical faults using blueprints, schematics, and software diagnostics, and troubleshoots PLC systems, primarily Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, to minimize equipment downtime. Work also includes maintaining, testing, and calibrating three-phase motors, AC/DC drives, sensors, and safety circuits, while following safety protocols such as Lockout/Tagout and NFPA 70E guidelines. The position is at the Lakeside Book Company – Willard facility. The schedule may involve a three-shift rotation and/or 12-hour shifts. Starting base pay is $30.00–$40.00 per hour, determined by industrial experience, with up to an additional $2.00 per hour for proven PLC or automation proficiency and a $2.00 per hour premium for designated off shifts. Company-funded technical training and certifications are available for high-demand platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation. The facility describes its environment as clean, well-lit, and structured.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
- Strong competency in reading schematics, using multimeters, and diagnosing industrial control panels.
- Ability to work a three-shift rotation and/or 12-hour shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience connecting to and troubleshooting PLCs using Studio 5000 / RSLogix; this may qualify candidates for higher wage tiers.
- A formal Journeyman card or an Associate Degree in Electrical Technology; equivalent multi-year industrial work history is also accepted.
- Proven PLC troubleshooting, diagnostics, or automation platform proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery, printing presses, automated packaging equipment, and building systems.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical faults using blueprints, schematics, and software diagnostics.
- Navigate and troubleshoot PLC systems, primarily Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, to minimize equipment downtime.
- Maintain, test, and calibrate three-phase motors, AC/DC drives, sensors, and safety circuits.
- Follow safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout and NFPA 70E guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with an aggressive company match.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Company-provided uniforms, safety gear allowances, and tool insurance.
- Company-funded technical training and certifications.
- Food trucks, pizza days, grilling events, and an annual golf outing.
- Flu clinics, financial awareness sessions, and wellness days.
- Employee picnics and friendly workplace competitions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
