Skilled Trade - Industrial Electrician - Lima Engine Plant (LEP)
Ford Motor Company · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Top-tier pay for skilled Industrial Electricians.
- Comprehensive healthcare and benefits package.
- Requires apprenticeship or 8 years experience.
- Troubleshooting electrical and robotic systems.
- Team-oriented environment with leadership opportunities.
About the role
Industrial Electrician at Ford Motor Company
Rate of Pay and Benefits
Electricians are paid a top hourly base rate of $45.115, plus applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums. The starting rate for this position is $44.915 with pay increases to the top rate upon completion of three consecutive months of employment.
Benefits:
- Immediate access to Best-in-Class Company provided healthcare!
- Company provided premium coverage for Hospital-Surgical-Medical plus Drug, Hearing, Dental, and Vision.
- Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
- Accident and Sickness and Extended Disability Benefits.
- Automatic enrollment in TESPHE, the hourly employee 401(k) plan, at an initial pre-tax contribution rate of 3%.
- Also eligible for Company TESPHE contributions of 10% of base pay and $1 per compensated hour.
- Eligible for holiday pay, profit sharing and lump sum bonuses, paid time off, tuition assistance, and immediate vehicle discount purchase plans.
Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.
Responsibilities
- Willingness and ability to work on any assigned schedule, change shifts, work more than 8 hours per day and/or work overtime, all while maintaining good attendance.
- Ability and willingness to learn and follow safety rules and procedures, to work in a team environment, treat co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of personal differences, and accept and follow instructions and requests from leadership.
- Ability and willingness to understand and follow instructions, both oral or in writing.
- Ability to perform tasks of the trade, stand for extended periods, walk unassisted, work at heights, work overhead including on ladders and platforms and manipulate tools typical of the trade.
- Tasks will require a certain amount of reaching, lifting, twisting, bending, and use of a PMHV or hilo.
- Ability to perceive differences in details and prints related to trade.
- Must be able to effectively maneuver about vehicles, equipment, assembly lines or stations, and about facility.
Qualifications
- Candidates must have completed a bona fide apprenticeship, or have 8 years of previous experience, or have a combination of previous work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program in the trade.
- Proficiency in reading hardware and ladder logic prints, troubleshooting electrical and robotic systems and equipment (e.g. Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki).
- Working knowledge with PLCs (e.g. Allen Bradley, Square D, Control Logix) servo controls and variable frequency drives is required.
- Successful completion of a job interview, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check are required. Drug panel does not include THC.
Key skills/competency
- Industrial Electrician
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- PLC Programming
- Robotic Systems
- Ladder Logic
- Servo Controls
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Apprenticeship
- Safety Procedures
- Teamwork
Skills & topics
- Industrial Electrician
- Electrician
- Skilled Trades
- Electrical Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- PLCs
- Robotics
- Ford Motor Company
- Lima, OH
- Manufacturing
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your completed apprenticeship, 8 years of experience, or equivalent training. Emphasize proficiency in reading hardware and ladder logic prints, troubleshooting electrical systems, and working with PLCs, servo controls, and VFDs.
- Showcase technical skills: Clearly list your experience with specific robotic systems like Fanuc, ABB, and Kawasaki, and PLCs such as Allen Bradley and Control Logix.
- Demonstrate soft skills: In your application and interview, showcase your ability to work in a team, follow instructions, maintain good attendance, and adhere to safety procedures.
- Prepare for assessments: Be ready for a job interview, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check. Focus on demonstrating your comprehensive understanding of industrial electrical systems.
Technical preparation
Review hardware and ladder logic print reading.,Practice troubleshooting electrical and robotic systems.,Study Allen Bradley and Control Logix PLC basics.,Refresh knowledge on servo controls and VFDs.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you followed complex instructions.,How do you ensure safety in your work?,Share an example of teamwork in a previous role.,How do you handle a challenging work schedule?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting pay for an Industrial Electrician at Ford's Lima Engine Plant?
- The starting hourly base rate for an Industrial Electrician at Ford's Lima Engine Plant is $44.915, with increases to the top rate of $45.115 upon completion of three consecutive months of employment. Applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums also apply.
- What qualifications are required for the Industrial Electrician role at Ford?
- To qualify for the Industrial Electrician position at Ford, candidates must have completed a bona fide apprenticeship, possess 8 years of previous experience, or have a combination of experience and training equivalent to an apprenticeship program in the trade. Proficiency in reading electrical prints, troubleshooting electrical and robotic systems, and working knowledge of PLCs, servo controls, and VFDs are also essential.
- What kind of benefits does Ford offer its Industrial Electricians?
- Ford offers a comprehensive benefits package to its Industrial Electricians, including company-provided healthcare (medical, drug, hearing, dental, vision), life insurance, disability benefits, and automatic enrollment in the TESPHE 401(k) plan with company contributions. Employees are also eligible for holiday pay, profit sharing, bonuses, paid time off, tuition assistance, and vehicle discounts.
- What are the primary responsibilities of an Industrial Electrician at the Lima Engine Plant?
- Key responsibilities for an Industrial Electrician include troubleshooting and repairing electrical and robotic systems, reading hardware and ladder logic prints, working with PLCs and VFDs, performing physically demanding tasks, and adhering to all safety rules and procedures. The role also requires flexibility in work schedules and a commitment to teamwork and following instructions.
- What kind of electrical systems will an Industrial Electrician work with at Ford?
- At Ford's Lima Engine Plant, an Industrial Electrician will work with various electrical and robotic systems, including troubleshooting equipment like Fanuc, ABB, and Kawasaki robots. They will also utilize their working knowledge of PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley, Square D, Control Logix), servo controls, and variable frequency drives.