Industrial Electrician (Direct Hire)

Important Interview Requirement: Please note that candidates must submit/verify their valid Journeyman Electrical License before scheduling an interview with the hiring manager.

Location: Houston, TX (77095 area)

Position Type: Direct Hire (Full-Time)

Pay Rate: Starting at $30.00+ per hour (Depending on Experience)

Shifts Available:2nd (2 PM - 10 PM), 3rd (10 PM - 6 AM). Shift differential will be added once training is completed during the 1st shift; once you are moved to the 2nd or 3rd shift, the differential will be added. 

Job Summary

iWorkforce Solutions is seeking a skilled and reliable Industrial Electrician for a direct-hire placement with our client in Northwest Houston. In this role, you will plan layout, install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, fixtures, control equipment, and apparatus in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Installation & Layout: Plan new or modified electrical installations to minimize material waste, ensure future maintenance accessibility, and adhere strictly to local electrical codes and specifications.

• Blueprints & Schematics: Prepare sketches or follow diagrams, schematics, ladder diagrams, and blueprints for equipment and wiring placement.

• Conduit & Wiring: Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit; pull wiring through conduit; splice and terminate wires safely.

• Connections: Connect wiring to lighting fixtures, power equipment, machinery, and power distribution apparatus (switches, relays, circuit-breaker panels).

• Testing & Safety: Test circuit continuity using standard testing instruments to ensure electrical compatibility and safety; observe installed systems to identify potential hazards or needed repairs.

• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Analyze, calibrate, adjust, and repair faulty electrical or electronic systems, components, and circuitry under actual operating conditions.

• Collaboration: Discuss layouts, assembly procedures, and design details with supervision and engineering teams; recommend changes to simplify maintenance.

• Specialized Equipment: Set up standard or custom test apparatus to conduct functional, operational, and live tests on production equipment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Journeyman Electrical License is required (Must present license prior to manager interview).

• Option A: Two-year degree in Electrical Technology (or related field) AND a minimum of 2 years of industrial field experience.

• Option B: Minimum of 5 years of direct industrial electrical experience in lieu of a degree.

• Hands-on experience with electronics and solid-state devices (drives, programmable automation controllers, radio controls, metering equipment).

• Numerical Control (CNC) experience is a plus, but not required.

Skills & Abilities

• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, safety rules, and operating/maintenance manuals.

• Math Skills: Proficiency in basic math concepts, plane/solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, and ratios.

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and reasoning skills to collect data, establish facts, and solve complex electrical issues.

• Software & Equipment: Ability to operate a forklift, man lift, and basic computer/software applications.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle tools, reach, and work at elevated heights. Must regularly lift/move up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Good vision (close, color, depth perception) is required.

• Work Environment: Industrial setting near moving mechanical parts with exposure to noise, airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.

Compliance & Equal Opportunity Statements

Export Control Compliance: This position requires access to information or production processes subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations (ITAR/EAR). Applicants may be required to verify U.S. Person status (U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or protected individual) or eligibility to obtain required export authorizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: iWorkforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) upon hire. Completion of a background check and/or drug screening may be required as a condition of employment, in accordance with local laws and client requirements.