Plant Journeyman Electrician - 1st shift

The Plant Journeyman Electrician is a critical part of our operations, helping ensure our manufacturing equipment, electrical systems, and facility operate safely and reliably. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, modifying, and repairing industrial electrical systems, controls, and production equipment within the scope of the applicable Oregon electrical license.

On a daily basis, the Plant Journeyman Electrician works with power distribution systems, motors, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, CNC machinery, automated production equipment, sensors, safety circuits, and motor-control systems. This position also supports machine installations, equipment upgrades, production-line changes, and facility improvement projects.

The Plant Journeyman Electrician works closely with maintenance, production, engineering, vendors, and contractors to diagnose complex electrical problems, minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support continuous production. This is an on-site position and reports to maintenance leadership.

Schedule: Monday – Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hourly pay range:  $40- $50 per hour, depending on experience

Job Requirements:

• Valid Oregon Manufacturing Plant Journeyman Electrician license required, or another Oregon journeyman electrical license that legally authorizes the work assigned to this position


• Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship or equivalent training that meets Oregon licensing requirements


• Industrial manufacturing electrical experience strongly preferred


• Experience installing, maintaining, modifying, and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, automated equipment, controls, and power distribution systems


• Experience diagnosing electrical problems involving CNC machinery, motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, sensors, variable frequency drives, PLC-controlled equipment, safety circuits, and automated manufacturing systems


• Ability to install conduit, wiring, panels, disconnects, transformers, branch circuits, and related electrical components


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, technical manuals, and manufacturer documentation


• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including digital multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers, and voltage testers


• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, Oregon electrical requirements, OSHA standards, NFPA 70E practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical safety principles


• Ability to diagnose complex electrical problems, determine root causes, and complete safe and effective repairs with minimal supervision


• Ability to document inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, equipment modifications, failure findings, and parts usage in a computerized maintenance management system


• Strong judgment, communication, prioritization, ownership, and follow-through in a fast-paced manufacturing environment


• Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance, production, engineering, leadership, vendors, and contractors


• Ability to meet the physical and environmental requirements of the position, including prolonged standing and walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, overhead work, and lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds sporadically

If you are eager to join a company that values its employees, provides opportunities for growth, and contributes to making a difference in the world, then Lexington Manufacturing is the place for you. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!

*Lexington Manufacturing, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.*