Becoming an electrician in Salina, KS, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship lasts 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 300 electricians in Kansas, with wages averaging around $1,040 per week for experienced professionals. The average salary for electricians in the region is around $55,000 annually, with opportunities for growth and higher earnings through experience and specialization. Trade schools, unions, and apprenticeship programs offer pathways to this rewarding career, providing strong earning potential and job stability in the electrical trade.
Description Torgeson Electric Company is currently seeking skilled Electricians. Electricians install electrical systems in the construction industry at job sites and are knowledgeable in the National Electrical Code and local jurisdictions. Prior electrical installation background is required. Scope of Work Torgeson Electric Company is currently seeking skilled Electricians. Journeyman electricians install electrical systems in the construction industry at job sites and are knowledgeable in the National Electrical Code and local jurisdictions. Prior electrical installation background is required. Pay Based on experience. Qualified Journeyman Electricians starting at $30.00+/hour, Sign on Bonus up to $2000. Hours 40 or more per week Transportation Travel allowance provided, if required Lodging Provided if Required Req. Experience Journeyman's License preffered but not required. Competition of an apprenticeship or equivalent work experience (8,000 hours) required. Benefit Package Paid time off, Paid holidays, 401K option with employer match, ESOP, and Health/Dental insurance. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment, (fit to work physical) and drug testing. Other Reqs • Ability to effectively Communicate • Follow safety policies and procedures at all times. • PPE required for all duties. Duties & Tasks Installation of Electrical systems Direct and train apprentice to Install, maintain, modify and repair all electrical distribution systems and associated electrical equipment Inspect and test components of electrical systems, including transformers, transfer switches and switch gears. Ability to interpret prints and able to generate RFI's for projects OSHA 10 required (reimbursement available upon completion) Quality Control electrical installation Ensuring jobsite safety Fill out daily pre-job safety plan for the work that will be performed Torgeson Electric Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
See More Details >>Job Overview We are seeking a journeyman or experienced apprentice electrician. Residential new construction, service work and remodel work. Some commercial work and farm electrical. Individual must be self motivated, reliable, quality conscious and can work one on one with customers. Wage is determined by experience. A valid drivers license is required. Call 785-827-3627. Job Type: Full-time Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Paid time off Compensation Package: • Hourly pay • Overtime pay Schedule: • 8 hour shift Willingness to travel: • 25% (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Overview The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead-acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival. $2,500* sign-on bonus • Bonus terms: • Bonuses offered for a limited time only • Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply • Associates must be employed at the time of the payout Starting rate up to $40.15 depending on experience Self-starter with excellent problem solving, communication, teamwork, safety, Lockout/Tagout, and project management skills. Must be capable to effectively troubleshoot plant and facility power from 480V three phase down to 5 volts DC. Complete electrical installations as required to properly and safely complete assigned tasks, to include running conduit and pulling wire. Shift: • C Shift: Day - Thurs-Sat, every other Wed • D Shift: Night - Thurs-Sat, every other Wed • 1st SHift Apply online or text plantjobs to 97211 to begin your pre-screening process! Responsibilities • Create and sustain zero injury in workplace, minimize Pb blood level exposure levels • Coordinate and implement maintenance training programs related to electrical and control systems • Must be able to troubleshoot and repair electrical and controls systems, to include PLCs, VFDs, motor starters, PID loop tuning, digital and analog I/O, etc • Identify best practices that ultimately reduce equipment downtime, i.e. reduce recurring equipment issues, reduced setup, quick-change modules, and equipment efficiency • Must be able to identify opportunities that ultimately reduce maintenance costs • Seeks out unsolicited automation and control projects and improvements that contribute to the plant performance • Use Work Order software system and other computer programs as required • Support new installations, improvements, and optimization projects in all areas of the plant • Provide programming, debug, and troubleshooting support for all factory automation systems, plc’s, hmi’s, vfd’s, robots, PID loop tuning, motor control, electrical power distribution, etc • Develop and implement programming modifications to the factory automation systems that will facilitate plant performance standards and simplify operator intervention. • Provide hardware and software support to the plant automation network • Assist in developing documentation for new and existing plant automation and control systems • Maintain current program versions for all plant automation equipment on the central controls computer drive, or document management system • Develop, initiate, and support plans to optimize and simplify existing plant automation and control systems • Develop, initiate, and support plans to modernize existing obsolete plant control systems • Provide operational support and implement modifications to items, such as, plant robot, machine vision, machine automations, data collection • Proficient in data collection to SQL server platform, provide platform to display required information on specified platforms • Ability to run conduit and pull wire as required for power distribution and controls integration • Involved in plant shutdown activities relating to skills and tasks assigned • Responsible for continuous improvement in all areas of Maintenance department • Comply with current Quality Systems requirements • Understand marketplace and update systems as needed and capable to work effectively with plant engineering and all related departments. • Follow Toyota Production Systems (TPS) objectives and guidelines, to include support of Kaizen events. • Follow Lean Manufacturing procedures. • Perform other work as assigned by the supervisor or management personnel. Qualifications Education, Experience, Skills Required: Two-year degree from vocational school in industrial electronics and controls or 2 years of industrial electrical and controls experience including experience with Allen Bradley Programmed Logic Control related products and ladder diagram logic preferred. Must possess above average troubleshooting skills to sustain plant production. Stryten Energy encourages candidates with Military training and/ or experience to apply. Equipment Used: Knowledge of all electrical tools, i.e. oscilloscope, multimeters, amp-meters, megohmmeters, power meters, process meters, etc. Person must possess above average computer skills that relate to report writing, presentations, spreadsheets, and project management, to include most Microsoft products and must be able to computer knowledge for access to, modification of, and upload/download PLC and panelview programs. Familiar with common hand tool usage including power tools. Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and walking as necessary. Wearing of PPE is required. Employee is required to repetitiously lift and handle equipment and parts weighing from grams to 100 pounds. #LI-JA #ZR #CB EEO Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. About Our Company Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.
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