Production Electrician

About Us

G.W. Becker, Inc. (GWBI) is a full service, single source provider of choice for quality overhead crane products and solutions. Family owned since 1980, we have grown from a local overhead crane parts supplier to a recognized industry leader offering a full spectrum of overhead crane-related products and services throughout North America.

GWBI strives to provide a work environment in which both customer and employee interests are served. We value our employee’s talents, skills and abilities and seek to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment in which we can all excel.

Overview

G.W. Becker, Inc. (GWBI) is looking to hire an Electrician who works in production on initial wiring and startup of overhead cranes.

Please note this position is in office only. Remote is unavailable.

Key Responsibilities

• Bend and install conduit. (Rigid, EMT, Etc.)
• Assemble wire harnesses from blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Assemble electrical panels, radios and junction boxes.
• Terminate wires for in house startup and testing.
• Troubleshoot machinery upon startup to ensure all components are functioning properly.
• Document all materials used to ensure inventory can be kept in good standing. Builds and maintains employer confidence by maintaining good response time, informing employer of problems and completing the job in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional presentation, timeliness, appearance and organization in all areas.
• Plans and performs jobs of installing and maintaining a variety of electrical equipment.
• Diagnoses electrical troubles and works from wiring diagrams
• Works independently, provides direction to less-experienced electricians and will train new electricians.

Competencies

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Understanding of intrinsically safe circuitry.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking and prioritization skills while working under pressure.
• Ability to work at heights.

Qualification

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree or certifications a plus
• three plus years’ experience a plus
• Strong background in AC and DC motor control systems.
• Experience performing industrial wiring and cable routing
• Ability to pass a Drug Screen
• Ability to pass a physical
• Ability to pass a background check
• Current valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

GWBI offers a comprehensive compensation package, to include:

• competitive base pay
• paid holidays
• contributory medical
• voluntary dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• voluntary short and long-term disability insurance
• company paid life insurance
• employee referral bonus
• boot reimbursement

GWBI is an equal opportunity employer

EEO Statement

G.W. Becker Inc, provides fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  G.W. Becker, Inc. hires and promotes individual’s status, solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

 G.W. Becker, Inc. job descriptions are written to generally define the role of each person’s job to help the employee understand the expectations of the company. The essential functions, expected results, personal expectations; qualifications, training, physical requirements and work environment may not be all inclusive and were current as of the date of the most recent revision. G. W. Becker, Inc. may add or delete items as the need arises.  This job description does not create a contract or promise of employment.  You became an employee of G. W. Becker, Inc. voluntarily and your employment is at will.  “At will” means that you may terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice.  Likewise, “at will” means that G. W. Becker, Inc. may terminate your employment at will at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, as long as we do not violate federal or state laws.