Industrial Electrician

Job Title:

Industrial Electrician - Direct Hire - $2500 Sign-on Bonus Duration:
Direct Hire Pay Range: $32.83/hr - $38.23/hr (W2) Shift, Schedule, and Incentives

• Nights, 12-hour shifts, 7 PM – 7 AM. 3/4/4/3 rotation. Approximate 6-month training on days.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus paid after 30 days.
• Relocation assistance available.

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

We are seeking a Senior Industrial Electrician to join our team on a night shift schedule. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience in PLC programming, HMI, and industrial networking and a proven ability to lead maintenance efforts, optimize equipment performance, and ensure safe, reliable operations
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• Install electrical segments for gas mixers, burners, de-ionized water units, air compressors, plant air systems, HVAC units, ultrasonic cleaners, waxers, and plant lighting.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair electrical equipment, solid-state circuits, circuit boards, logic boards, transducers, amplifiers, timing and inspection devices.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned electrical systems and document actions taken.
• Identify inefficiencies and potential electrical issues and coordinate resolutions with supervision.
• Program PLCs for proper equipment operation and implement HMI changes as needed.
• Support design, experimentation, and installation of new plant equipment and procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships and foster a productive work environment.
• Communicate and document work clearly. Read and follow complex instructions and schematics.
• Ensure safe working conditions and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Provide night-shift coverage as the site’s primary electrician and support overtime as needed.

• 5+ years of industrial manufacturing electrical experience. Night-shift autonomy required.
• Advanced PLC programming capability beyond troubleshooting and testing. Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred.
• HMI configuration and industrial networking expertise, including switches, devices, and safety networks.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment, safety control relays/devices, and safety sensors (NCC/PCC).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics and apply logical troubleshooting methods.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC and high-voltage motors, electro-mechanical devices, transmission systems, and interface units.
• Packaging line experience with equipment such as Signode strappers and Videojet printers.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems experience in production environments.
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling, confined space practices, and basic NEC familiarity.
• Associate’s degree in electronics or equivalent hands‑on experience. Minimum 3–5 years job‑related experience.

• Leadership experience or prior team lead responsibilities.
• Experience deploying safety‑rated controls and networked safety architectures.