Maintenance Technician III (Electrician)

  • Grand Rapids
  • Knape E Vogt

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!
3 rd 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