Electrician
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Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.
- Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.
- That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.
- We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.
Your Mission
The Electrician performs electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on power panels, controllers, motor starters, and other electrical equipment. The position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, including running and securing cables, installing cableways, stripping and terminating wires, making electrical connections, and using a multimeter to test voltage and troubleshoot electrical systems.
Explore the Depth of the Role
Perform intermediate-level electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical equipment, including power panels, controllers, motor starters, and related equipment.
Run, route, band, and secure electrical cables. Install cableways and other electrical wiring systems. Strip cables and wires and make proper electrical connections and terminations.
Use multimeters to test voltage and check electrical circuits and equipment.
Operate power tools safely and select the appropriate tools for assigned tasks.
Read and interpret electrical blueprints and drawings with minimal assistance.
Identify electrical problems and perform appropriate repairs with minimal supervision.
Follow standard electrical practices, procedures, and safety requirements.
Complete a variety of electrical tasks using sound judgment, creativity, and technical knowledge.
Work under general supervision and communicate with the supervisor or manager when additional guidance is needed.
All other related duties as assigned.
Mission Readiness
High school diploma or equivalent, with three to four years of experience in electrical work or a related field.
Completion of an electrical apprenticeship and/or formal training in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair may be required.
Must possess intermediate knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, standard practices, and procedures.
Must be able to perform electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair with minimal supervision, including working with power panels, controllers, motor starters, cables, cableways, and other electrical equipment.
Ability to run, band, and secure cables; strip wires and cables; make electrical connections and terminations; use a multimeter to test voltage and troubleshoot electrical circuits; safely operate power tools and select the appropriate tools for assigned tasks; and read and interpret electrical blueprints with minimal assistance.
Must demonstrate good judgment, problem-solving ability, attention to safety, and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with supervisors and team members.
Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel between plants as needed.
Physical Requirements
- May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
- May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.
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Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
Embody Team Spirit
Relentless Customer Focus
Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
Execute with Excellence and Velocity
What Keel will build for you
Comprehensive Benefit Package
Competitive Pay
401K Match
HSA/FSA
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
Shift Differentials
Overtime Potential
Paid on the Job Training
Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
Committed to Individual Career Growth
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Need Assistance?
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email
[email protected] with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
About Keel
Private defense manufacturer providing fabrication, machining, integration, and complex structures to U.S. military and industrial customers.
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