Maintenance Journeyman Electrician - 1st Shift - Wood Plant - Big Rapids, MI

Company Overview

Ready to Build Your Future in Big Rapids, MI?

 

At Haworth, we get it — finding a job that fits your life matters. If you're looking for stability, growth, and a workplace where belonging are more than just buzzwords, you’ve come to the right place.

 

Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, there’s a place for you here. We believe everyone has something valuable to contribute, and we’re committed to helping you thrive both professionally and personally.

 

Haworth Offers:

 

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance - Day 1
• 401(k) with a Generous Company Match - After 30 Days
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off (accrued by pay period)
• Option to Buy a 5th Week of PTO
• Quarterly & Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Overtime Available (Paid at Time and a Half)

 

If you're ready to join a team that values your potential and invests in your future — Haworth is hiring now. Let’s build something great together.

 

Competative Pay & Perks!

 

Experienced-Based Pay:  Up to $39 per hour

 

LOCATION OVERVIEW:   

 

Living and working in Big Rapids, Michigan combines the charm of a close-knit community with the energy of a college town. Home to Ferris State University, Big Rapids offers a vibrant atmosphere filled with educational opportunities, cultural events, and a strong sense of innovation. Surrounded by scenic rivers, trails, and parks, it’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts while providing a solid foundation for career growth. Whether you’re seeking professional advancement or a welcoming place to call home, Big Rapids delivers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle.  Read more here: Hello West Michigan  

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a 1st Shift Electrician to join our team in Big Rapids.

 

6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday, OT as needed

 

Performs routine maintenance and provides emergency response for all machines and equipment, diagnoses source of problems / potential problems, and maintains or repairs as needed.

Essential Functions

• Diagnoses each situation, determines course of action and repairs or updates machines/equipment.
• Disassembles, adjusts, reworks, rebuilds, or replaces electrical components of machinery and equipment to achieve desired results.
• Operates and tests production equipment to ensure effectiveness and safety of repairs.
• Plans, lays out, and performs all bench and machine operations to construct, alter, repair, and retrofit intricately designed programs. Install and/or remove utility requirements for assets.
• Test runs machine/equipment to determine effectiveness and completeness of electrical service or repairs.
• Provides project leadership on major installation or revisions of machines and equipment at various Haworth facilities.
• May create drawings, schematics and create related files for future reference during equipment setup/move, etc.
• Assists other maintenance members and serves as resource to engineering and management.
• May assume electronic technician duties when required.
• Performs preventative maintenance on machines and electrical equipment to keep machines and equipment in good working order.
• Using technology systems, creates work requests and work orders, obtains needed parts in-house or orders through tool crib, and obtain historical work order information.
• Bends and runs conduit throughout plant(s), both indoors and outdoors.
• Routinely contacts suppliers or manufacturers on part information, repair issues, improvements, and shipping instructions.
• Mentors apprentices.
• Creates and completes work requests and work orders, sources parts from tool crib, and obtains historical work orders information. Maintains documentation of equipment; completes all appropriate paperwork.
• Rotates through department work centers based on business need.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Do you meet these qualifications?

EDUCATION

 

• Certificate of completion of four-year apprentice program or equivalent (equivalent is six years electrician experience).
• Journeyman Electrician, Department of Labor card required.

 

WORK REQUIREMENTS and EXPERIENCE

 

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