Becoming an electrician in Buffalo, NY, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining 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. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 8,693 electricians in Buffalo, NY, with wages averaging around $1,167 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians in Buffalo find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
We are looking for two Electricial Technicians in the Buffalo, NY area. Ideal candidate would have a minimum of two years of experience with electrical, wiring, meter testing, installation of electrical components, etc. Must be comfortable in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Apply if applicable. salary: $41,600 - $52,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM education: High School Responsibilities • Work in a team environment to solve technical challenges • Preparing and performing component level testing. • Checkout, testing, troubleshooting of instrumentation, wiring, and heating systems • Installing instrument test devices following setup guidelines • Read/interpret engineered work instructions, drawings, P&ID's, and equipment schematics • Work within Design Specifications & Classifications • Able to do wiring • Installation of electrical components to complete electrical assemblies • Use hand Tools and Shop tool The essential functions of this role include: • wearing steel toe shoes Skills • Electrical • Wiring Qualifications • Years of experience: 2 years • Experience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected]. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
See More Details >>Zenner & Ritter is a leading provider of electrical services in Buffalo, NY, dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions to our residential clients. We are seeking a skilled Electrical Tech - Electrician to join our electric team full-time. Read on to find out more! PAY & BENEFITS This position offers competitive compensation of $23-$33 per hour, plus additional commissions and a supportive environment conducive to professional growth and development in the electrical field. Additionally, we provide excellent benefits such as: • Health, dental, and vision • Paid time off (PTO) • 401(k) with a company match • Life insurance • Bonus structure • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Growth opportunities • Short- and long-term disability • Company parties • Company phone and uniforms WHAT SETS US APART We have been a trusted name in home services for over 90 years, and we're continuing to grow! We're not just offering jobs-we're offering long-term careers. As the largest residential heating and cooling company in Western NY, we're expanding our services to include plumbing, electrical, energy, and green technology solutions. Whether you're interested in management, accounting, sales, customer service, or technical roles, we have opportunities for you to join a team committed to innovation and exceptional service. With flexible scheduling, excellent benefits, supportive team members, and a strong focus on career development, Zenner & Ritter is the perfect place to grow! Join us! WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS Schedule: Full-time, On-call, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM As an Electrical Tech - Electrician with our electrical division, your days will begin with a review of scheduled service calls. You will visit residential properties to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. Your role will include maintaining inventory, training new team members, and providing clear communication to clients about the services rendered. By the end of each day, you will have made significant contributions to the safety and functionality of our clients' homes. THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED • Experienced residential electrician • Valid journeyman electrical licenses in jurisdictions around Buffalo, or enough hours to qualify for a test • Strong communication skills with a customer-focused mindset • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Commitment to safety and compliance Ready to join our team? If you are a qualified Electrical Tech - Electrician seeking to advance your career, we invite you to apply. Our initial application process takes only 3 minutes and is mobile-friendly, making it easy to apply at your convenience!
See More Details >>General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totino's pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too. We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is the place to grow a career: Controls Electrician - Flour Mill– Buffalo, NY: Controls Electricians are responsible for supporting, creating, integration, troubleshooting and improving a variety of processing/packaging controls systems including Wonderware, and PLC. Shift hours: • 8-hour shift - shift schedule rotation every 5th week • 1st shift: 7 am to 3 pm • 2nd shift: 3 pm to 11 pm • Every 5th week shift rotation from 1st shift to 1 week on 2nd shift (may be longer, if needed) • Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime • Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week Pay: • $35.70 - $41.24 per hour (Based on level of competency) • Additional $.34 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift • Additional $.41 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift • Opportunities to increase pay with internal trainings, determined by maintenance leadership team • Overtime pay • Time worked after 8 hours of work is paid at 1.5 times regular rate of pay • Time worked on Saturday is paid at 1.5 times regular rate of pay • Time worked on Sunday is paid at 2 times (double pay) regular rate of pay Benefits: • Vacation, sick time, and holidays. • Great paid time off benefits • 401(k) match • Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life • And much more! About our Location: The Buffalo, NY plant is located on the waterfront, providing convenient access to Canada and major cities like Toronto and New York City. It offers employees opportunities to progress in their careers through seniority-based bidding and apprenticeship programs. The plant organizes events such as a summer barbecue, a family picnic at a local amusement park during downtime, and a holiday dinner for all three shifts served by the leadership team. There's a strong sense of community and pride among employees, with many having family ties to the company. Interesting facts include the plant's former name, Cheeri-Oats, the transportation of grain by boat, and a fire that occurred a day before its opening in 1940. Our Products: • Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Cheerios, Corn Chex, Honey Nut Chex, Gold Medal Flour. What your day will look like: • Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE • Using TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility • Working with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it • CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity • Supporting, creating, integration, troubleshooting and improving a variety of processing/packaging controls systems including Wonderware, and PLC. • Reading and updating electrical and control schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams • Providing technical support/skills for equipment troubleshooting and controls/equipment modifications • Design and layout circuits, install fixtures, wiring conduits, motors, and other electrical equipment/components • Performing both uptime and downtime preventative electrical maintenance • Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance • Assist in training new employees What you have to offer: • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED • 3-5 years (minimum) of industrial electrical maintenance experience, including machine repair and troubleshooting • Must be recognized a Controls Technician by General Mills Buffalo Standards • Electronic knowledge with 480v industrial wiring and troubleshooting experience • PLC programming, troubleshooting and instrumentation • Experience with AB PLC platforms; Servo Control Systems; Robotic Controls Systems • HMI experience, Wonderware or Rockwell Panelview preferred • Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred Physical requirements: • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs • Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces • Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms • Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required • Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment • Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions • Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery • Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
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