Industrial Electrician (Direct Hire)
iWorkforce Solutions LP
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Job Description
Location
Houston, TX (77095 area)
Position Type
Direct Hire (Full-Time)
Shifts Available
- 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 3rd Shift: Available (Includes a $1.00/hr shift differential)
Pay Rate
Starting at $35.00 per hour (Depending on experience)
$1.00/hr shift differential for 3rd Shift
Important Interview Requirement
Please note that candidates must submit/verify their valid Journeyman Electrical License before scheduling an interview with the hiring manager.
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.
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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