Electrician
- Location
- Pontiac, MI, US
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Last seen
- Oct 16, 2026
About the role
Journeyman Electrician
Position Summary
Lee Machinery Movers is seeking a Journeyman Electrician for industrial construction and installation projects. This role is project-based and travel-intensive. Work is typically 10-12 hour days on active industrial jobsites, so we need electricians who are flexible, available to travel, and comfortable working to a project schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Install electrical systems in an industrial construction setting, including bending and running conduit, pulling wire, setting panels and disconnects, and terminating - Read and interpret blueprints and perform work efficiently to meet the project schedule - Travel to project sites and work typical 10-12 hour days - Coach, guide, and counsel other Journeyman and Apprentice Electricians - Manage workload, tasks, and on-the-job (OTJ) training of Apprentice Electricians - Obtain the required equipment, tools, and materials for projects - Repair and maintain electrical systems by identifying and resolving potential issues - Test and troubleshoot electrical systems - Review and perform preventative maintenance measures and explain these to clients and other electricians - Respond promptly during emergencies - Build relationships with clients and other electricians - Adhere to and model all safety protocols and electrical standards
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or similar - A valid driver's license - A valid Journeyman Electrician license - Availability and willingness to travel for extended project assignments - Ability and flexibility to work 10-12 hour days, as the project schedule requires - Industrial construction experience, with demonstrated skill in bending and running conduit, pulling wire, setting panels and disconnects, and terminating - Ability to read blueprints and work efficiently to meet project schedules - Experience with power tools and other equipment used in construction - Strong customer service skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Knowledge of health and OSHA codes
Preferred Qualifications
- Controls and troubleshooting experience - Knowledge of PLC, robotics, and VFD systems, which is helpful for equipment startups but is not the core of this role
Physical Requirements
- Ability to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height - Ability to work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment - Ability to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally - Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces - Ability to stand for long periods of time, push, pull, bend, stoop, crouch, and crawl - Ability to successfully pass a 10-panel drug screen (as needed)
Benefits
- Participation in the Lee Machinery Movers Employee Stock Ownership Program - Company paid Health Insurance with an HSA option - 401(k) with a Safe Harbor matching program - Paid time off - Paid holidays
