Becoming an electrician in Bay City, MI, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,102.50 in Bay City, MI. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
The Role General Motors has needs for qualified Industrial Electrician Journeypersons. Working under minimal supervision, the skilled trades Electrician Journeyperson is responsible for layout, installation, repair and preventative maintenance of complicated electrical equipment and circuits, troubleshooting and technical expertise on control systems. Primary Responsibilities: • Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures • Responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment • Analyze and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment and related components, diagnosing and correcting the problems quickly to avoid production delays • Perform electrical preventative and corrective maintenance on all plant equipment • Promote teamwork and show a willingness to work with other departments • Participate in continuous improvement activities • Read and interpret drawings and wiring schematics • Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
See More Details >>Excellence. Pride. Integrity. Compassion. Trust. Are you ready to plant your career in a place where words like these serve as the foundation for doing business every day? At Michigan Sugar, our purpose is Making Life Sweeter, and our mission is Creating Growth and Opportunity. Michigan Sugar Company has an immediate full-time opportunity for a Factory Electrician/Instrument Technician, located at the Bay City Factory, 2600 S. Euclid Ave., Bay City, MI 48706. Job Summary: This Factory EI requires a combination of electrical, instrumentation, programming, and mechanical skills. The primary duty of this position will be to provide electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical support to the Factory and/or Packaging & Warehousing as needed to sustain sugar production operations and maintenance. The electrical and mechanical support will include installation and maintenance of a wide variety of sugar production equipment and other electrical or mechanical devices. The instrumentation/programming support will include, but will not be limited to sugar production, maintenance (hardware and software), and VFD installation/programing. Due to the nature of sugar production operations, shift work and overtime may be required. Primary Responsibilities: • Keep electrical systems running to prevent minimum down time in process • Work on upgrading or adding new electrical systems • Maintain existing electrical systems • Perform all electrical and instrumentation work on all equipment and buildings keeping them in proper operating condition • Assist in mechanical or fabrication projects when the need arises • Plan and execute projects with minimal guidance • Lead small work crews during repair season. Position Qualifications: • State of Michigan Electrical License as a Journeyman or Master Electrician • Minimum 5 years industrial electrical experience • Certificate of completion of a Instrumentation program. • Minimum of 2 years experience preforming instrumentation work. • Industrial experience, including knowledge in motor control, relay logic, PLC logic and computer based motor and process control system • High School diploma or equivalent • Ability to perform physically demanding work Key Competencies: • Ability to quickly problem solve and make decisions • Demonstrated personal leadership and positive can-do attitude • Flexible and able to work in fast paced and varying environments • Ability to work well with others in a team environment • Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate value • Leading the self by demonstrating ethics and integrity, displaying drive and purpose, demonstrated capability to learn, managing self, increasing self-awareness NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this position. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required. All staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed. Michigan Sugar Company offers competitive salary, opportunity for professional growth, and provides excellent medical insurance 100% company paid. A comprehensive benefits package includes: dental and life insurances, 401k match, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and more. To learn more visit www.michigansugar.com. Michigan Sugar Company was founded in 1906 when six smaller sugar companies merged their operations. In 2002, Michigan Sugar Company became a grower-owned cooperative and in 2004, it merged with Monitor Sugar Company to form the company that exists today. Michigan Sugar Company is headquartered in Bay City and has sugar beet processing facilities in Bay City, Caro, Croswell and Sebewaing, Michigan. Its nearly 900 grower-owners plant and harvest up to 160,000 acres of sugar beets each year in 20 Michigan counties, as well as Ontario, Canada. Those beets are sliced at the factories and turned into about 1.3 billion pounds of sugar annually. That sugar is sold to industrial, commercial and retail customers under the Pioneer and Big Chief brands. Michigan Sugar Company has 930 year-round employees and an additional 1,100 seasonal workers. It is the No. 1 employer in Huron County, the No. 2 employer in Bay and Sanilac counties and the No. 3 employer in Tuscola County. The company’s annual payroll is more than $65 million and its annual local economic impact is about $500 million. Michigan Sugar Company is the third largest of eight sugar beet processing companies in the United States and Michigan is one of 11 states where sugar beets are grown in the country. Michigan Sugar Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-AS1
See More Details >>About the position General Motors is seeking qualified Industrial Electrician Journeypersons to join our team. This role requires working under minimal supervision and involves a variety of responsibilities related to the layout, installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of complex electrical equipment and circuits. The Electrician Journeyperson will utilize their troubleshooting and technical expertise on control systems to ensure the smooth operation of our facilities. The position is based in Bay City, Michigan, and is a full-time opportunity that may require flexible shift hours, including day, afternoon, or night shifts, as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays with little notice. The Electrician Journeyperson will be responsible for following established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company protocols. Key responsibilities include maintaining and repairing electrical equipment, analyzing and troubleshooting electrical malfunctions, and performing preventative and corrective maintenance on all plant equipment. The role also emphasizes teamwork and collaboration with other departments, as well as participation in continuous improvement activities. The ability to read and interpret drawings and wiring schematics is essential, along with strong problem-solving skills to address any issues that arise promptly. Candidates must meet specific qualifications, including at least six years of related experience as an Electrician or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in the Electrical trade. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, eligible to work in the United States, and willing to undergo comprehensive assessments, drug testing, and a background check as part of the hiring process. It is important to note that General Motors does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role, and applicants requiring such sponsorship should not apply. The compensation for this position varies based on experience and credentials, with a range for Journeyperson In Training and Journeyperson rates outlined in the job description. Responsibilities • Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures , • Responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment , • Analyze and troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment and related components, diagnosing and correcting the problems quickly to avoid production delays , • Perform electrical preventative and corrective maintenance on all plant equipment , • Promote teamwork and show a willingness to work with other departments , • Participate in continuous improvement activities , • Read and interpret drawings and wiring schematics , • Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills Requirements • At least six (6) years of related experience as an Electrician or a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion in the Electrical trade , • Must be able to satisfactorily complete the General Motors hiring process requirements which includes comprehensive assessments, drug testing, and a background check , • At least 18 years of age , • Eligible to work in the United States , • Must be willing to work flexible shift hours and day, afternoon, or night shift as well as overtime hours daily, weekends and holidays on those shifts with little notice Nice-to-haves Benefits • Competitive compensation package , • Annual incentive payout available, as qualified , • Relocation and travel expenses are the responsibility of the applicant
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