Electrician

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers around the world.

WireCo® offers a competitive wage, incentive programs, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits offerings for employees and their families. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

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To inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, and maintain all electrical equipment. Ensure all machines and building systems are properly repaired. Make electronic repairs at various times to build knowledge and expertise. Electricians must be capable of repairing any AC or DC drives to the best of their abilities.

The Electricians must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - Welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength.
• Accountable - Celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts.
• Self-Aware - Demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others.
• Noble Intent - Acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome.
• Determined - Takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals.
• Transparent - Promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth.
• Curious - Seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive instructions covering scheduled and emergency repairs, installations, and inspection work to be performed.
• Inspect all electrical equipment for proper operation, wear, and compliance with safety standards.
• Check motor bearings for lubrication, excessive vibration, and signs of wear or need for adjustment.
• Perform monthly ISO preventive maintenance inspections, ensuring all activities are thoroughly documented and time is accurately recorded to support compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Pull and prepare motors for repair when required, ensuring proper documentation and handling.
• Keep the supervisor informed of any electrical repairs needed to maintain optimal equipment efficiency.
• Determine the best repair approach to minimize production interruptions and downtime.
• Interpret and analyze electrical drawings and wiring diagrams to locate and trace circuits, determine material and replacement needs, and develop logical troubleshooting and repair strategies to resolve equipment issues.
• Adjust equipment to achieve proper operating characteristics, including calibrating control settings, aligning mechanical components, fine-tuning sensors and interlocks, and verifying performance through functional testing and routine preventive maintenance checks.
• Perform temporary or permanent repairs on control panels, relays, interlocking control systems, electronic devices, and circuit breakers. Conduct preventive maintenance including visual inspections, cleaning, tightening connections, testing functionality, verifying proper operation of interlocks and safety devices, and replacing worn or defective components to maintain system reliability and compliance.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on cranes and hoists, including inspections, lubrication, mechanical adjustments, replacement of worn parts, testing of limit switches and safety devices, and documentation of all work to ensure regulatory compliance and equipment reliability.
• Maintain power rooms to ensure they are clean, well-lit, and properly ventilated, supporting safe working conditions and optimal equipment performance.
• Perform basic to intermediate troubleshooting and maintenance on PLCs and instrumentation systems, including verifying I/O signals, checking sensors and actuators, reviewing ladder logic or control programs for faults, and ensuring proper communication between field devices and control systems to support reliable operation.
• Perform necessary repairs and preventive maintenance on AC and DC drives, including inspections, cleaning and tightening of connections, verifying proper ventilation, checking for abnormal heat or vibration, monitoring drive parameters and fault logs, updating firmware as required, and replacing worn or damaged components to ensure reliable performance and extended service life.
• Strictly follow Arc Flash safety procedures when performing electrical repairs, including proper PPE use, boundary establishment, equipment de-energization and verification, and adherence to all applicable NFPA 70E and facility safety requirements.
• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures in accordance with OSHA 1910.147 and facility requirements when servicing or maintaining equipment. Ensure all energy sources are properly identified, isolated, locked, and verified prior to starting work, and remove locks and tags only after confirming the area is safe for operation.
• Create and manage work orders and record daily time in the JDE CMMS to ensure accurate maintenance tracking and documentation.
• Perform daily housekeeping to maintain clean, organized, and safe work environments.

Starting pay - $28.03 to $36.32 per hour

+$1.50 shift differential (if applicable)

Monthly Incentive Payments after 90 day probationary period is complete.

Required Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years electrical experience or technical training.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Electricians will be required to use JDE CMMS.
• Electricians should possess math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Electricians must have the ability to use and read micrometers, tape measure, feeler gauge, and basic hand tools.
• Standing/walking on concrete floors for 12-hour shifts. Pushing/pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a post-offer background check.
• Must successfully complete all required post-offer, pre-employment screenings, including:
  • Criminal background check
  • Drug screening
  • Pre-employment physical examination
• A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.
• WireCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Standard office equipment including computer, mouse, keyboard, telephone, multifunction copier
• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes
• Successful candidates are welcome to use their own hand tools in this role, subject to approval from supervisor