Job Description
Job Description
2nd Shift Electrician – Industrial Manufacturing (3:30 PM–12:00 AM)
Location: Buffalo, NY
Schedule: 2nd Shift — 3:30 PM to Midnight, Monday–Friday
Employment Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Electrician to support our industrial manufacturing operations. The Electrician will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, wiring, panels, lighting, motors, controls, and equipment in a fast-paced production environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong industrial electrical experience who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and working independently on 2nd shift.
Key Responsibilities
As a 2nd Shift Electrician, you will:
- Install, maintain, repair, and upgrade electrical systems, wiring, circuits, motors, panels, and components
- Diagnose electrical issues using multimeters, testing tools, and electrical schematics
- Perform preventive maintenance, electrical inspections, and equipment calibration
- Read and interpret electrical blueprints, diagrams, and schematics
- Test electrical systems to ensure proper function and safety compliance
- Document repairs, maintenance logs, inspections, and service information
- Maintain inventory of electrical parts, supplies, and materials
- Ensure all work meets electrical codes, safety standards, and company requirements
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues quickly to reduce downtime
- Support production equipment, lighting, controls, power distribution, and facility electrical systems
- Perform overtime as needed to support production demands
Required Qualifications
- Completion of an Electrician Apprenticeship Program (required)
- Technical or trade school training in Electrical Technology (preferred)
- 3–5 years of electrician experience — industrial or manufacturing environment highly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of electrical theory, NEC codes, wiring methods, and electrical safety
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, and ladder logic basics
- Skilled in using electrical hand tools and power tools
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform bending, kneeling, climbing, and working at heights
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to work overtime as required
Preferred Experience
- Industrial electrician or maintenance electrician experience
- Experience with motors, VFDs, control panels, electrical enclosures, conduit bending, PLC basics
- Electrical experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial facilities
- Preventative maintenance program experience
- Low voltage and high voltage experience
Why Apply?
- Steady 2nd shift schedule (3:30 PM – Midnight)
- Competitive pay + shift differential
- Overtime opportunities
- Growing industrial manufacturing environment
- Advancement opportunities into Maintenance, Controls, or Facilities roles
GTI Fabrication is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Company DescriptionGTI specializes in the design, engineering, fabrication, and deployment of custom modular structures, shipping container-based structures, and ballistic metal fabrication. We serve multiple industries, including DOD contractors, military, disaster relief, and commercial markets. Our containerized and modular solutions are all built in-house at our factory in Buffalo, NY. Manufacturing capabilities range from military training, live fire enclosures, bathroom/shower units, expeditionary camps, medical facilities, water treatment, electrical/energy storage enclosures, and much more.
Company Description
GTI specializes in the design, engineering, fabrication, and deployment of custom modular structures, shipping container-based structures, and ballistic metal fabrication. We serve multiple industries, including DOD contractors, military, disaster relief, and commercial markets. Our containerized and modular solutions are all built in-house at our factory in Buffalo, NY. Manufacturing capabilities range from military training, live fire enclosures, bathroom/shower units, expeditionary camps, medical facilities, water treatment, electrical/energy storage enclosures, and much more.