Maintenance Technician III (Electrician) - Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company

Knape & Vogt is looking for a skilled Maintenance- Electrician to join our industry leading team on 3rd shift! Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!

3rd Shift: 11:00PM-7:30AM *Starting at $32/hr. (or more based on experience) + $5 shift premium*

Sign-On Bonus: $2,000 ($1,000 after 30 days of employment, $1,000 at 6 months of employment)

Company Overview:

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125-year-old company based in Grand Rapids. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What’s In It For You?

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
• Competitive Pay, Generous Paid Time Off, & 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Uniforms, Boot Voucher and Safety Glasses Program
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

What You Will Get To Do:

• Perform advanced maintenance and repairs of electrical and mechanical systems in support of manufacturing operations
• Perform electrical installation of a variety of industrial equipment, machinery, and systems
• Troubleshoot major electrical and/or mechanical problems
• Complete routine preventive maintenance on electrical equipment
• Interpret drawings and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Replace equipment on existing electrical systems
• Calibrate, and repair electrical-pneumatic control systems
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician; Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician HIGHLY preferred
• A High School Diploma or GED, completion of trade school or formal training preferred
• Advanced understanding of electrical, mechanical, air, hydraulic, and other systems
• Experience in a manufacturing setting: stamping presses, and plating experience preferred
• Knowledge of advanced maintenance processes and methods, working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices and ability to read blueprints
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
• The ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively