Machine Apprentice Jobs in Montana (NOW HIRING)

Role Summary

The Industrial Electrician plays a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and equipment in a fast‑paced production environment.

This role is ideal for an electrician who enjoys troubleshooting complex industrial systems and taking ownership of equipment reliability.

New hires will complete an initial training period on day shift to become familiar with our facility, safety practices, and industrial equipment before transitioning to the assigned swing shift schedule.

You will work hands‑on with conduit, wiring, control components, and lighting systems, diagnose electrical issues up to and including 600 volts, and complete timely repairs to minimize downtime. This role also supports lighting circuits, motion sensors, photo eyes, and switches, while working closely with maintenance and operations teams to ensure reliable performance across the facility.

This position requires schedule flexibility, including the ability to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, call‑ins, and overtime as needed to support production demands.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Observing safety procedures and meeting electrical codes. Ensuring the safety protocols are followed.
• Ensure the smooth operation of machines, equipment, and other electrical systems in the facility.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and electronic industrial equipment.
• Repair and PM electrical machinery; this may include, but is not limited to, such equipment as AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyors and instrumentation and PLC controls
• During downtime situations, analyze the cause of breakdown with equipment
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment
• Models company core values
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete formal training, such as electrical apprenticeships, trade school, or other combination of electric working knowledge and education may be considered. 
• Proven experience as an electrician. 
• Working knowledge in use of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
• Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures. 
• Experience with reading electrical drawings and schematics
• Troubleshooting experience, including the use of necessary test instruments such as digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, megger, etc.
• Working knowledge of MS Spreadsheet and Word, record keeping and documentation
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts in an industrial environment
• Working knowledge of OHSA safety rules and regulations including NEC and NFPA70E (including LOTO and Arc Flash, a plus)
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical equipment, and basic knowledge of industrial maintenance issues. 
• Effective verbal and written communication in the in the English language. 

Preferred Skills & Experience

• An Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Technology
• Working knowledge of fire alarm and protection systems
• Experienced in pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems
• Excellent skills in root cause analysis
• Previous experience in Rockwell Software RSLogix5000 and FactoryTalk View Studio (Editor, Me, and SE), AB PowerFlex VFD’s and Kinetics Servos, and Ethernet IP networks using AP Stratix switches, Yaskawa AC drives and servo drives, and Lense motion control drives, a plus.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity
 SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Americans with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.