Industrial Electrician

Job Summary:

Dextech has immediate openings for Industrial Electricians in our Electrical Department. We are seeking candidates with strong electrical skills, a willingness to grow, and excellent attendance.

These are second-shift positions, though training is typically completed on the first shift. Please note that the manufacturing environment is subject to seasonal temperature changes, where it can be hot during the summer months and cooler during the winter months.

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for maintaining and installing industrial equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Reading and interpreting specifications and blueprints.
• Experience in industrial motor controls and control circuits. 
• Troubleshooting manufacturing equipment with machine operator support. 
• Install and repair conduit, wire, and fixtures per current NEC code.
• Preventive maintenance activities to keep machinery running in best condition. 

Growth & Advancement:

• Employees are eligible for a $0.50 per hour wage increase every 90 days until they reach the top rate for their department. 
• Up to $11.81/hour in additional premium pay available for those with a valid Journeyman License.

Great benefit package including:

• Weekly pay
• Extensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a 401(k) plan.
• BCBSM - Community Blue PPO plan with a $ 100 deductible for single coverage, and $ 200 for family or access to a HDHP plan, that requires NO contribution from the employee, plus we contribute to your HSA fund!
• Vision, Dental, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability plans at no cost to the employee.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• $75 annual safety shoe or jacket allowance.
• Uniforms.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controls.
• Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics and their integration to electrical controls
• Needs to be self disciplined, self motivated, organized and committed to continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A State Journeyman Electrician License is preferred. Equivalent experience in a manufacturing plant environment will be considered

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of standing or walking 
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing shop floor.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional crawling and twisting 
• Ability to frequent bend/stoop, squat/crouch, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach below knee level, kneel,and push/pull throughout the day.

Dexter Fastener Technologies, Inc. (Dextech) is a Tier 1 automotive supplier located west of Ann Arbor, MI. Together with our international affiliated companies, we have over 75 years of total experience. Dextech has a reputation for answering the most demanding automotive fastener applications along with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Dextech provides consistent quality, delivery, and technical support in its products and services.