Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician

The Journeyman Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical systems within a high-speed manufacturing and production environment. This role is ideal for a licensed electrician who takes pride in craftsmanship, values safety and structure, and is seeking long-term stability in a professional industrial setting.

Note:

This position requires an active Journeyman Electrician license or Journeyman card (Florida or reciprocal state). Candidates without proper certification will not be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and production equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal equipment uptime and reliability.
• Work with high-voltage systems (up to 480V), including power distribution, switch gear, transformers, and motor controls.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Bend and install conduit, pull wire, and install electrical fixtures, panels, and controls.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve electrical faults and minimize downtime.
• Test electrical components for voltage, current, continuity, and resistance using appropriate testing equipment.
• Utilize CMMS/work order systems (e.g., Maximo) to document maintenance activities and track work orders.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and production teams on equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and contractors as needed.
• Maintain strict adherence to site-specific safety policies, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Operate lifts, forklifts, and work safely at heights when required.
• Mentor and provide guidance to apprentice electricians or junior team members as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Active Journeyman Electrician license or Journeyman card (Florida or reciprocal state required).
• Minimum 7+ years of commercial and/or industrial electrical experience (manufacturing experience strongly preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and electrical safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team-oriented environment.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Experience working with industrial equipment, automation systems, or production lines is a plus.