Heavy Industrial Foundry Power & Controls Electrician

About The Role

Picture the start of your day: you check in with the Electrical Manager, review priorities, and gear up for a safe, productive shift. As the Heavy Industrial Foundry Power & Controls Electrician, you’ll handle both production and maintenance electrical assignments across a busy metal-casting facility. Your work keeps equipment running, panels neat and compliant, and the operation moving smoothly.

A Day in the Life

• Begin with a safety-first mindset—protect yourself and teammates at all times.
• Model and reinforce BCT’s Culture and Core Values throughout the shop.
• Lay out and install wiring and circuits in accordance with established codes and plant standards.
• Interpret electrical schematics to wire machines and control panels with precision.
• Partner closely with assembly and engineering teams to complete builds and upgrades.
• Use hand and power tools correctly and efficiently.
• Build high-quality panels with exceptional attention to detail.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on new and used equipment in-house.
• Bend conduit (EMT/RMC) and route cabling cleanly.
• Work at heights using ladders, scissor lifts, and articulating lifts; move/push/pull/lift moderately heavy items.
• Juggle multiple priorities while staying organized and focused on details.
  
  

Reporting

You’ll work under the direction of the Electrical Manager and complete assigned electrical work spanning both maintenance and production needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Clear, professional communication and the ability to collaborate well with others.
• Proficiency with common hand and power tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong electrical wiring and conduit knowledge plus proven troubleshooting ability.
• Skill in conduit bending (EMT, RMC).
• Ability to read electrical machine drawings and schematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Organization and time management to manage several priorities at once with accuracy.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license; or
• Five to seven (5–7) years of related experience; or
• Ten to twelve (10–12) years of progressively responsible related experience; or
• A comparable combination of education and experience.
  
  

Experience with PLCs, control systems, and root cause analysis is preferred but not required.

Technical Proficiencies

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• PCB Components (Printed Circuit Board Components)
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Rigid Metal Conduit (RMT)
• Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
• Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Crane Operation
• Foundry Environment Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills
  
  

Accessibility

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.