Journeyman Electrician**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to join our team in various Michigan locations including Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Big Rapids, Traverse City, and Petoskey. This role involves working on new builds and providing service as a Journeyman or Master Electrician, ensuring the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
**Responsibilities**
+ Install feeder and branch conduit and wiring such as EMT, IMC, Rigid, PVC, and PVC Coated Rigid, including bending, cutting, and threading of all sizes and types.
+ Troubleshoot electrical components such as transformers, motors, panels, and circuits.
+ Install electrical systems including switch gears, motor control centers, electrical panels, fire alarms, conveyors, lighting, and power systems.
+ Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits using devices like ohmmeters or voltmeters for system compatibility and safety.
+ Read blueprints including MEP drawings, architectural specifications, schematics, plan details, wiring diagrams, and submittals.
+ Direct or train workers in installing electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
+ Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment and hand tools to locate and correct breakdowns.
+ Maintain an electrician's license to meet governmental regulations and provide prompt, professional service.
+ Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring and fixtures using hand and power tools.
+ Submit complete work orders daily and maintain inventory on service truck.
+ Operate and maintain company truck and tooling professionally, coordinating with managers as needed.
+ Ensure safe working conditions and enforce safety regulations.
+ Purchase materials and equipment required for duties and coordinate tasks with customers.
**Essential Skills**
+ Journeyman Electrician License through State of Michigan.
+ Minimum of 5 years experience in electrician and apprentice work with commercial or industrial experience.
+ Valid driver's license with own transportation to jobsite.
+ Experience with high voltage systems (up to 480v) with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
+ Proficiency in analyzing and troubleshooting electrical malfunctions in equipment and related components.
+ Exceptional problem-solving skills with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Leadership experience such as leading crews or running jobs.
+ Experience as a foreman.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a respected technical service provider with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. Our organization offers a healthy work-life balance and fosters career development and growth opportunities. We reward personal advancement based on performance, skill, and achievement, and our employees are our greatest asset. Benefits include health insurance, dental, 401K with match, FSA, HSA, bonuses, tool allowance, clothing allowance, and birthday cash.
**Work Environment**
Work primarily in commercial or industrial buildings and construction sites. Typical hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, expecting 40-50 hours per week with varying shifts. Projects usually occur within a 75-mile radius, with travel pay and premium benefits for out-of-town work. Offices located in Kalamazoo, Wayland, Big Rapids, Whitehall, Traverse City, Petoskey, and Midland.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wayland, Michigan.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Wayland,MI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to join our team in various Michigan locations including Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Big Rapids, Traverse City, and Petoskey. This role involves working on new builds and providing service as a Journeyman or Master Electrician, ensuring the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
**Responsibilities**
+ Install feeder and branch conduit and wiring such as EMT, IMC, Rigid, PVC, and PVC Coated Rigid, including bending, cutting, and threading of all sizes and types.
+ Troubleshoot electrical components such as transformers, motors, panels, and circuits.
+ Install electrical systems including switch gears, motor control centers, electrical panels, fire alarms, conveyors, lighting, and power systems.
+ Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits using devices like ohmmeters or voltmeters for system compatibility and safety.
+ Read blueprints including MEP drawings, architectural specifications, schematics, plan details, wiring diagrams, and submittals.
+ Direct or train workers in installing electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
+ Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment and hand tools to locate and correct breakdowns.
+ Maintain an electrician's license to meet governmental regulations and provide prompt, professional service.
+ Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring and fixtures using hand and power tools.
+ Submit complete work orders daily and maintain inventory on service truck.
+ Operate and maintain company truck and tooling professionally, coordinating with managers as needed.
+ Ensure safe working conditions and enforce safety regulations.
+ Purchase materials and equipment required for duties and coordinate tasks with customers.
**Essential Skills**
+ Journeyman Electrician License through State of Michigan.
+ Minimum of 5 years experience in electrician and apprentice work with commercial or industrial experience.
+ Valid driver's license with own transportation to jobsite.
+ Experience with high voltage systems (up to 480v) with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
+ Proficiency in analyzing and troubleshooting electrical malfunctions in equipment and related components.
+ Exceptional problem-solving skills with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Leadership experience such as leading crews or running jobs.
+ Experience as a foreman.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a respected technical service provider with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. Our organization offers a healthy work-life balance and fosters career development and growth opportunities. We reward personal advancement based on performance, skill, and achievement, and our employees are our greatest asset. Benefits include health insurance, dental, 401K with match, FSA, HSA, bonuses, tool allowance, clothing allowance, and birthday cash.
**Work Environment**
Work primarily in commercial or industrial buildings and construction sites. Typical hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, expecting 40-50 hours per week with varying shifts. Projects usually occur within a 75-mile radius, with travel pay and premium benefits for out-of-town work. Offices located in Kalamazoo, Wayland, Big Rapids, Whitehall, Traverse City, Petoskey, and Midland.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wayland, Michigan.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Wayland,MI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 481572381
Originally Posted on: 6/17/2025
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