Job Description
Job DescriptionIndustrial Electrician
Location: Paw Paw, MI
Schedule: Full-time
Pay: Based on experience
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician for a growing manufacturing facility located in Paw Paw, MI. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the mechanical and electrical/electronic systems of manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure. The position also includes machine rebuilding, preventative maintenance, welding, equipment movement, and machining of parts. Possession of or the ability to possess a Journeyman Millwright card and/or Electrician’s card (dual trade) is highly preferred.
Success in this role comes from a commitment to quality, strong technical expertise, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems for manufacturing equipment and facility operations.
- Perform machine rebuilding, general machine repair, and preventative maintenance.
- Diagnose and resolve issues using electrical blueprints, schematics, and mechanical system knowledge.
- Lay out wire control panels (basic knowledge acceptable).
- Perform welding and machining tasks as needed.
- Move, install, and align equipment.
- Maintain compliance with current national electrical codes and safety standards.
- Utilize PLC knowledge where applicable (PLC experience desired but not required).
- Work safely from ladders and man lifts; perform heavy lifting as needed.
- Support production through reliable attendance, meeting deadlines, and working overtime—including weekends—when required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Possession of or the ability to possess a Journeyman Millwright card and/or Electrician’s card (dual trade highly preferred).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate cooperative work behavior.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints/schematics.
- General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic manufacturing systems.
- Familiarity with national electrical codes.
- Skilled in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Basic understanding of control panel layout and wiring.
- You must have good math skills.
- Must provide your own tools (required tool list provided during interview).
- Ability to work at heights, use man lifts, and perform physically demanding tasks.
About NCW:
At NCW, we do our best to provide the brightest talent to the best companies across the country. Founded in 2000 our company’s purpose was to redefine the way people think about contract staffing. People come first in our business. Our services are refined with in-depth expertise in our industry verticals, construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering. We care about finding solutions that benefit everyone involved: our clients, our candidates, and our workforce.
NCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are important components of our culture and hiring practices. NCW is an employer and business partner dedicated to elevating the quality of life of our employees, clients, and communities.