Manufacturing Maintenance Electrician - Sign on Bonus: $2,000

RR Donnelley•Cudahy, WI

About The Position

RRD is hiring a Manufacturing Maintenance Electrician to install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and load electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role works with machinery and equipment, including conveyors, programmable controllers, bindery equipment, and related systems, following electrical codes, manuals, schematics, blueprints, and other specifications. The electrician connects power supplies and wiring, replaces AC/DC motors, detects and repairs electrical faults, and may diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components. The role may also involve planning wiring layouts, installing conduit and electrical apparatus, and repairing or reproducing parts with welders or machine-shop equipment. Work must be performed safely in accordance with OSHA and lockout/tagout (LOTO) standards. This is a first-shift position from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $45–$50 per hour, with additional pay potentially available based on experience. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is advertised. Offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the construction, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of sophisticated circuitry and controls used with manufacturing machinery.
Ability to formulate electrical-circuit layout sketches and wire new test setups.
Ability to install strain-gauge circuits and recording instruments, check that specified electrical test conditions are attained, and troubleshoot electrical test equipment during test programs.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and service documents.
Comfort using digital multimeters, diagnostic software, calibration tools, precision measurement equipment, and general hand and power tools.
Ability to anticipate and respond quickly to danger signs indicated by complex warning systems.
Skill using the hand tools, power tools, and test equipment needed to perform the job.
Knowledge of electronic components, including resistors, capacitors, and transistors.
Applicable licenses or certifications required to perform the work.

Responsibilities

Install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and load electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical or electronic components of machinery and equipment.
Follow electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.
Install power-supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines, equipment, conveyors, and programmable controllers.
Connect power-supply wires and cables between machines and equipment using hand tools and test equipment.
Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including die units, glue units, conveyor systems, and bindery equipment.
Replace AC/DC motors.
Detect malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, and replace damaged or broken wires and cables.
Plan wiring layouts and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings, as needed.
Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machine components, as needed.
Repair or reproduce parts using welders, drill presses, or other machine-shop equipment, as needed.
Perform tasks safely in accordance with OSHA and LOTO standards.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with match
Life insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Tuition assistance
Maternity leave
Adoption assistance
Employer/partner discounts
Overtime and shift differential may be included in total compensation, depending on the role.