Colorado Springs, Colorado
Posted: 14-Mar-25
Location: Canton, Ohio
Type: Full Time
Years of Experience:
Industrial Electrician
The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts - though weekend overtime may be required occasionally.
- Note: As a union-based employer, we are unable to guarantee any shift preference following initial training on day shift. Shift preference is granted by seniority. All candidates should expect to work afternoon shift at some point following initial training.
- Day Shift: 7 AM - 3 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 3 PM - 11 PM
- Night Shift: 11 PM - 7 AM
Pay Rate: $26.27 - $33.36 per hour
About Us:
Canton Drop Forge is a worldwide leader in Custom and Closed Die Forgings. Thanks to our over 100 years of prosperity as a company, we provide top benefits for our valued employees to prosper and reach their greatest potentials. Becoming a member of Canton Drop Forge means joining a team that benefits from more than a century of learned knowledge and industry skills.
At Canton Drop Forge, you'll gain valuable experience in servicing our six major markets of expertise. We lead the way in closed die forging innovation for the aerospace, oilfield, power generation, mechanical power transmission, off-highway and railway industries.
Position Overview:
Canton Drop Forge, a leading producer of large, closed die forgings in Canton, Ohio is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our team.
Industrial Electricians' job duties may include running electronic tests and inspections, cleaning contacts or circuit boards, ensuring that systems are grounded and installing outlets, lighting fixtures and switches. Preventative measures such as oiling motors, bending conduit and replacing old wiring are also among their duties. When electrical systems break down, industrial electricians are responsible for troubleshooting and fixing the problem.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester.
- Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
- Diagnosis of malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools.
- Test malfunctioning machinery, use test equipment and discusses malfunction with others to diagnose malfunction.
- Replaces faulty electrical components of machines, such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices, using hand tools.
- Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, using electronic test equipment and hand tools.
- Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
- May push buttons and press keys on robot controller, teach pendant, and programable controller to program for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
- May plan layout of wiring and install wiring conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
- May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
- Diagnoses malfunctioning components, systems, and apparatus using testing tools and equipment.
- Inspects electrical components for identifying defects, hazards, or need for repair or adjustment to ensure abidance with codes.
- Informs supervisors regarding potential hazards and recommends corrective solutions.
- Follows blueprints or prepares outlines to find out the location of equipment and wiring.
- Planning layout to install electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment depending on the local codes and job specifications.
- Replacing or repairing wiring, fixtures, or components using power tools and hand tools.
Physical Requirements:
- High-school Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of technical or industrial Electrician experience
- Familiarity with 480v Systems
Canton Drop Forge is a Drug-Free Workplace. Must be willing to undergo and pass a drug test if hired - including hair follicle testing.
Minimum Requirements:
- High-school Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of technical or industrial Electrician experience
- Familiarity with 480v Systems
Canton Drop Forge is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Canton Drop Forge offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and paid time off.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and thorough drug screen, including hair testing.
- 401(k) Participation and Company Contribution
- Ten Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance