Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes electrical work, hazard awareness, and strict adherence to safe work practices, particularly around energized equipment and stored energy systems. The position also supports operator development and ensures procedures meet current safety and electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including motors, control circuits, and power distribution equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical panels, wiring, breakers, disconnects, and conduit.
• Perform lockout/tagout before any work and verify zero energy every time, including mechanical, electrical, and stored energy sources.
• Identify, isolate, and safely discharge stored energy in systems such as capacitors and spring-loaded components.
• Read and follow electrical schematics, one-lines, and wiring diagrams.
• Use meters and test equipment to identify issues and confirm repairs.
• Maintain awareness of electrical hazards and intervene in unsafe conditions.
• Adhere to NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA requirements at all times.
• Train and mentor technical operators on safe electrical practices and basic troubleshooting.
• Review and revise SOPs as needed to align with NFPA, NEC, and OSHA standards.
• Complete assigned work without skipping steps or taking shortcuts.

Essential Skills

• Journeyman Electrician License.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial/manufacturing electrical experience.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, lockout/tagout, stored energy hazards, NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA requirements.
• Experience with safely managing stored energy systems in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work safely around energized equipment.
• Proficiency in schematic reading and use of voltmeter.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience installing conduit and wiring.
• Competency in blueprint reading and conduit bending.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an industrial environment.

Why Work Here?

Work with new technology in a brand new plant, offering opportunities for growth and full benefits once full-time.

Work Environment

This position is within a battery assembly manufacturing environment, collaborating with a team of 15 electricians and 25 assemblers

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Forney, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $45.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Forney, TX.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.