MISSION / SUMMARY: The position oftheelectrician is to provide skilled trade expertise along with multi-craft work experience to the Board Mill. Graphic Packaging is now offering the following incentives: Hourly wages up to $39.37, $7000 sign on bonus, $5000 relocation package (50 miles from location), and 5 days unpaid continuous paid time off in first year. EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: • Must have high school diploma or equivalent. • Journeyman status or greater in an electrical trade preferred. DESIRED SKILLS: • Basic PLC knowledge: Allen Bradley • Ability to read schematics • Experience with a maximum of 4160 volt equipment • Knowledge of pneumatic valves • Instrumentation's: including differential, pressure, and flow transmitters • Troubleshooting skills desired • Knowledge of hydraulics a plus • Multi-craft willingness • Strong oral and written communication skills • Leadership skills • Ability and desire to work in team environment SCHEDULE DEMANDS: • Per CBA: ability to work multi schedules • Day shift • Unique 4 crew Dupont Schedule (allows 14 days off per month) • Must be able to work flexible and on-call scheduling. • Must be able to work rotating weekends. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Standing for extended periods. • Awkward and/or repetitive movements. • Moving or lifting of equipment, materials, and tools up to 50 lbs repeatedly for an 8 hr. shift. • Climbing extension ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or movement within confined areas. • Work in buildings and areas of fluctuating temperature and weather. • Job requires exposure to weather, dirt, grease, fumes and heat. Required Experience At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference. Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the EEO is the Law Poster.
See More Details >>• 369140 Electrician Location: Kalamazoo, MI Job Type: Perm Contract Length: 3 Years Salary Range: 35-40/Per Hour Job Description: Journeyman / Master Electrician – 2nd Shift Union Facility – Michigan Pay Rate: $39.58/hour Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:20 p.m. – 11:40 p.m. (20-minute unpaid lunch) Training on 1st shift for up to 90 days We are seeking a licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician (or UAW/IBEW Journeyman card holder) to join our 2nd shift maintenance team. In this role, you will perform electrical repairs and installations on building systems, power distribution, test cells, and machine tools. You’ll also support machinery troubleshooting, PLC programming, and continuous improvement initiatives in a union facility environment. Key Responsibilities • Perform electrical repairs and installations across facility systems, power distribution, and equipment. • Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, one-line drawings, and electrical codes. • Troubleshoot and repair machinery controls, including drives, PLC ladder logic, power supplies, and controllers. • Handle high-voltage cable splicing, tapping, and insulating. • Assist with machine installations, repair activities, and electrical project quotes. • Maintain compliance with state/municipal codes and current electrical standards. • Participate in continuous improvement efforts. Qualifications • Licensed State of Michigan Journeyman or Master Electrician OR equivalent UAW/IBEW Journeyman Card. • Strong knowledge of shop mathematics, electronics, and machine functions. • Proficient in troubleshooting electrical systems, machine controls, and PLC programming basics. • Skilled at interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and updating electrical drawings. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Company DescriptionSearch for job opportunities across the United States with JobsRUs. JobsRUs is a job search engine designed to create a simpler experience for job seekers searching for their dream job and employers looking for their dream employee. Using our job search engine, job seekers can expect to find a diverse selection of permanent and temporary job opportunities throughout the USA. The job opportunities found on JobsRUs are aggregated from employer career sites, recruitment agency sites, and job boards and include both full time and part-time job opportunities in all skill sets and industries. Our simple apply process allows job seekers to submit their resume to various employers without needing to navigate away from the JobsRUs site to submit a lengthy application. We do not require job seekers to set up a profile in order to start searching and applying for jobs. Our job board displays both sponsored and free job postings, allowing us to provide job seekers with diverse career opportunities for both small and large employers and provide employers with the necessary exposure and visibility to get their jobs seen by the RIGHT job seekers to successfully convert applications into hires. Every day we add thousands of new job openings to the JobsRUs database with new job opportunities being added every hour. Check us out and come back often. Your dream job is waiting. Our Mission To simplify the job search process for job seekers while providing increased visibility and exposure employers require in order to successfully fill their open positions. We aim to connect eager job seekers with diverse job opportunities for quality employers.
See More Details >>Scope of Work: The Service Technician performs service installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Responsible for performing electrical service tasks and projects with limited supervision, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. This role involves interpreting electrical construction drawings, terminating cables, installing and troubleshooting control wiring, and maintaining tools, equipment, and vehicles. The technician will work closely with supervisors and crew members to meet project objectives and deadlines. Responsibilities:1. Safety and Work Habits: • Demonstrate safe work habits while performing all electrical service tasks/projects. • Perform work at various heights and in restrictive/tight areas. • Dig trenches using hand tools or equipment. 2. Technical Skills: • Read and accurately interpret electrical construction drawings, schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic diagrams. • Terminate cables, install, and troubleshoot control wiring. • Accurately bend and install all types of conduit. • Possess knowledge of wire pulls, concrete, masonry, metals, and wood construction methods. • Perform terminations/splicing of high voltage and fiber optic cables. • Use electrical formulas for accurate calculations. 3. Project Management: • Plan, schedule, and organize tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. • Coordinate activities with assigned crew to meet project objectives. • Assign field employees to project tasks based on individual ability and experience. • Monitor materials, tools, and equipment for accurate ordering or scheduling. 4. Documentation and Communication: • Utilize and maintain accurate project documentation (e.g., time sheets, progress reports, daily logs). • Keep customers/clients informed regarding the status of work progress. • Report end-of-day progress to the service department dispatcher. • Complete timely follow-up with pending projects. 5. Maintenance and Organization: • Maintain proper care of tools, equipment, and vehicle. • Organize materials and tools to maintain a clean and neat work area. • Maintain material inventory on vehicle to adequately serve customers/clients. • Ensure proper appearance and maintenance of vehicle (inside and outside). 6. Interpersonal Skills: • Cultivate a cooperative working relationship with managers, supervisors, fellow employees, and customers/clients. • Check with customers/clients prior to and at the end of the project. Minimum Requirements: • License Requirement: Only in states and locales where required. Must have valid vehicle operator’s license and be deemed insurable by the Company’s insurance carrier. • Education: High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience. • Experience: Experienced position, less than 6 years of electrical experience required. • Maintains a valid driver’s license and is deemed insurable by the company’s insurance carrier. • Holds a Journeyperson license in states and locales where required. • Understands and complies with all NEC, state, and local codes.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Kalamazoo, 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 40,670 in New York, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $29.97 per hour in Kalamazoo, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. 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.
