Journeyman Electrician (Night Shift)

(Direct Placement for Client)

SIGMADESIGN has collaborated with a global company that specializes in glass container products seeking an experienced Journeyman Electrician to join their facility in Portland, Oregon. This company believes in continuous innovation, and leverages creativity and technology to transform their industry. This is a full-time, regular employment opportunity that offers excellent benefits, as well as the possibility of career growth.

This is a condensed work week with 12-hour shifts, rotating between 3 and 4 days a week.

What is offered:

• Excellent benefits package including two medical/dental plan selections, dental and life insurance.
• 401k (4% employer contribution whether employee contributes, additional ¼% for every 1% employee contribution)
• PTO/Sick Leave days: Under 2 years, 40 hours; 2-7 years, 80 hours; 8-14 years, 120 hours.
• $52.92 per hour 

Primary Function:

The Plant Maintenance Electrician installs, repairs, dismantles, assembles, and maintains plant machinery, equipment, structures, and electrical or electronic equipment and component parts.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform work using complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, shop handbooks, layouts and other specifications (written or verbal) to determine materials and working procedures needed in the maintenance of plant machinery, equipment and structures.
• Weld, braze, scrape, solder, cut, etc. various types of metals necessary for maintenance repairs and fabrication of new components and equipment.
• Lubricate, grease, oil, etc. plant machinery and equipment.
• Construct rigging and scaffolding; move heavy machinery and equipment.
• Perform a variety of additional trade functions as needed including plumbing, masonry, carpentry. and sheet metal work, etc.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, skills, & abilities)

• Thorough knowledge of electrical or electronic principles, wiring specification codes, properties of various materials, principles of operation and application of electrical or electronic equipment such as motors, switches, control boards, generators, circuit breakers, electronic inspection units, etc.
• Experience in 480v motors and controls.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (straight days or straight nights)
• High School diploma or GED
• Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician License or High School diploma or GED
• Journeyman Maintenance Electrician with a Journeyman Electrical License issued by the State of Oregon

Work Environment:

Standard machine shop environment with various types of machinery. Appropriate safety garments (PPE) must be worn. Must be able to stand and work as long as 12 hours in different positions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

SIGMADESIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer