Electrician - Hiring Now

Location:
Liberty, South Carolina, United States

Job ID:
R0102044

Date Posted:
2025-08-15

Company Name:
J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):
Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we're always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Lead Electrician.

Location Type: The is an onsite role based in Greenville and Liberty, SC.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Assist Engineering in the development phase.
• Lead project and assist project teams assigned during the electrical assembly phase.
• Plan, organize, and control the build process and related costs.
• Work cross functionally with all departments during all phases of the project including de-bug and runoff.
• Verify arrival of materials to ensure they are available when needed.

• Keep the project team up to date on key project details, and keep the team informed on workload, and hours required.

• Drive best practice and cost savings opportunities with the electrical team.
• Assign and track tasks for the project team so that all resources are used to their full potential.

• Strive to achieve the highest level of performance from each team member as it relates to their individual ability.
• Provide team member concerns/issues to Sr Leads and Managers surrounding employee expectations, so management can provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to insure employees meet company expectations as needed.

• Support, promote, and execute company initiatives.
• Ensure that changes and problems get documented and communicated.
• Provide timely customer service to both internal and external customers.

• Communicate with the Sr. Lead Electrician, Electrical Manager and Project Manager on open issues, milestones, release status, timing, hours, and budget concerns.
• Responsible for assisting the Sr. Lead Electrician and Electrical Manager in developing the electrical team through leadership, experience, positive attitude, encouragement, and training.
• Support the quoting team by giving input on concepts, hours, and material costs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Demonstrate a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety, on-time delivery, and quality of our products.
• Assist Sr. Lead Electrician and Electrical Manager on holding team accountable to company policy and procedure.
• Effectively and safely:
  
  • Troubleshoot wiring and circuits
  • Wire according to NEC
  • Read and understand schematics
• Coordinate tear down and installation. This begins in the design phase to help the engineer break up the job into sections sized to ship. Determine sequence of tear down and figure out tools and resources to do install.

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma, or equivalent certification
• Three years' electrical experience
• Related vocational education preferred
• Journeyman's card preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.
• Proven ability to accept and give direction, set expectations, and hold team members accountable to meet timing, budget, and customer expectations.
• Ability to train and mentor.
• Ability to maintain a steady pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and climbing onto and beneath machines.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. as required.
• Ability to obtain a Hi-Lo (Forklift), Aerial Platform and Overhead Crane license, along with Lock Out Tag Out training, while employed at JR.
• Ability to provide own hand tools and toolbox suitable for the job (a list of those recommended will be provided).
• Travel at least 20% of the time may be required. This may include domestic and international travel depending on the project.

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution.

Together, we push what's possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.