Journeyman Electrician

Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community

At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 75+ years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!

As a Journeyman Electrician, you'll be a key player on our Maintenance team-keeping our facility running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. Are you looking to learn from, and eventually become a master electrician? Are you looking to avoid driving for hours between jobs or sites? If so, this position is for you! You'll train with a Master Electrician, have no travel outside Saint Louis Park, and no mandatory OT.

This isn't a repetitive, same‑thing‑every‑day job. If you're an electrician who thrives on variety, problem‑solving, and hands-on technical work, you'll feel right at home here. You'll diagnose and repair a wide range of electrical systems, respond to real‑time issues on the floor, and support continuous improvement across our operations. Working alongside our Master Electrician, Maintenance team, and Production staff, you'll help reduce downtime, improve reliability, and support overall operational goals.

What you will get to do:

• Apply knowledge of current electrical codes and industry best practices.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain a variety of electrical equipment such as control panels, switchboards, junction boxes, conduit, equipment control devices, and other electrical equipment as assigned.
• Test and ensure compatibility and safety of all circuits, components, switches, controls, and other electrical equipment as assigned.
• Install and repair control panels and wire and or repair lighting systems, install circuit breakers, replace motors and other production equipment drive related components, and perform troubleshooting duties.
• Make repairs to production equipment and electrical components such as motors, and starting and control devices, or other faulty components.
• Utilize wiring diagrams to diagnose electrical problems and to plan and establish safe work procedures
• Support the Master Electrician and manager by assisting with bid preparation on projects from outside vendors or contractors.
• Work collaboratively with Production Operations and Maintenance Managers to identify improvement opportunities in efficiency and, and to ensure company goals are achieved.
• Uphold plant safety rules, policies and regulations while maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

What you'll bring to the role:

• A valid Minnesota Class A Journeyman Electrician License for the entire duration of employment.
• 5+ years of electrical experience.
• 3+ years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Graduate of an accredited vocational institution preferred.
• Proven skills working with switchboards, junction boxes, switches, control panels, components, circuit breakers, motors and wiring.
• Experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), switchgears, infrared survey, and high voltage (up to 138kV) is a plus.
• Knowledge of UL Listing/Certification is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable communicating and working with others.

About Us:

Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food.

We value our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including Bonuses, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health and Wellness Programs (including onsite Pickleball and Yoga, HSA with employer contributions and the new Nice Healthcare), Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life, Dependent Care FSA, Legal Plan Coverage, Paid Time Off, PTO buy and sell opportunity, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Career Development including Tuition Reimbursement, Generous Employee Discount, Performance Based Pay, Weekly Paychecks.

We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.

We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.

 

Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer