Electrical Journeyworker $55.36/hr chez Gopher Resource

We are seeking an Industrial Electrician to join our team in Eagan. 

Regular Work Schedule: 6:00am-6:00pm 4 days on/4 days off rotating schedule
Training Schedule: 6:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday for at least 3 weeks
Starting Pay: $55.36/hour (increases to $56.86/hour effective 12/1/25)
Signing Bonus: $15,000 (paid in two installments: 30 days from hire & 6 months from hire)
Additional Perks: weekly paychecks, bonus potential, generous healthcare benefits, matching 401k, PTO, paid breaks, tuition reimbursement, and gym reimbursement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain equipment documentation within the CMMS
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems arising in buildings, motors, and machine hook-ups, giving priority to production operations that are down
• Check sketches, blueprints, layout diagrams, or work orders, and prepare lists of materials needed for project work, ensuring compliance with electrical codes
• Maintain and update equipment records, schematics, blueprints, and files in an orderly fashion
• Complete all work in accordance with OSHA and NEC standards and regulations
• Work closely with Production Managers
• Work to determine the correct method and sequence of operation, and the selection of materials to be used
• Replace, repair, or adjust defective or worn electrical system components
• Repair control systems or other equipment as necessary
• Promote cleanliness, good order, and neat conditions in the maintenance shop, in the storage of parts and supplies, work area, and around plant premises in general
• Instruct plant personnel on the repair and calibration of process instrumentation
• Coordinate and communicate equipment and operation problems with production and engineering
• Active commitment to all Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) regulations
• Other duties as assigned by management
  
  

 Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED from accredited school
• Currently valid MN Class A Electrical Journeyworker License OR MN Class A Master Electrician license
• Previous work experience with high voltage as well as single phase, three phase, and DC motors
• Previous work experience with industrial maintenance and industrial manufacturing plant environments

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to pass pre-employment tests including background check, drug screen, and physical
• Ability and willingness to wear full-mask respirator directly against skin (eg clean shaven if applicable) with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability and willingness to wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, and hearing protection) with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability and willingness to work in a hot production area in full PPE with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability and willingness to move about the plant, including stairs and ladders with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability and willingness to lift and/or carry up to 80 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.