$5,000 Sign on Bonus- $38.52/hour + 6 % Shift Premium

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

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Utilities Electrician needed at The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette, IN. Responsibility to electrically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machines and related equipment. Applicant must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair PLC and relay logic-controlled machines.

Additional Information:

• Shift: 2nd Shift (2:30pm-10:30pm)

• Generous lump sum payment for eligible relocating candidates (up to $15,000)

• Hourly pay range of $38.52-$49.03 plus 6% shift premium. Higher rates offered based on experience. 

• Additional financial incentives for overtime and attendance

• 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime

• 13 days / 104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)

• 11 Paid holidays

• Climate controlled work environment – most areas

• Clean/safe work environment

• Please Attach an Updated Resume

Job Duties/ Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Examples of related equipment to be repaired: P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, large part washers, ABB robots, and other equipment in a large industrial Assembly environment.

• Examples of machine controllers to be repaired: PLC equipment with Siemens, Allen Bradley, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in Assembly.

• AC/DC analog and digital drives, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, and various other drives.

• Substation Testing, Cleaning, and preventative maintenance

• Applicant must possess basic mechanical skills and the ability to operate basic tools to complete the job.

• Seeking a team-oriented individual with a positive attitude, good work ethic, with personal initiative and self-motivation.

• Applicant must be willing to work overtime opportunities to support production demands.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the electrical repair of machines and related equipment, including experience with the following:

• Boilers, P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers, ABB robots and substations.

• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing PLC controlled conveyors and machines.

• Experience with AC/DC analog and digital drives.

• Experience with Low, Medium and High Voltage Switchgear.

• Ability to demonstrate intermediate or higher proficiency in readying and interpreting electrical prints/schematics

• Basic mechanical skills

• Ability to operate basic tools to complete the job

• Self-starter and self-motivated individual who works well individually in a team environment.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Certified electrician

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, and technical environment. 

• Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours. 

• All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repe