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Electrical Technician - P1, 1st Shift

Trane Technologies · Grand Rapids, MI

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Industrial
Posted
2 days ago

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A technician-level reliability role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Grand Rapids, MI.

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $54k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 38 live postings that list pay, out of 1903 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 72 other live reliability postings in Michigan.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $87k–$145k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 59%
  • PLC 44%
  • Welding 32%
  • Robotics 23%
  • Tooling 21%

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What you will do

  • ◆Responsible for building custom equipment on assigned projects.
  • ◆Uses a variety of hand tools, interpreting drawings, schematics, sketches, pictures, and verbal instructions to fabricate parts, wire panels, and wire components in HVAC equipment.
  • ◆Fabricates steel parts as needed to support components; fabricates sheet metal panels and brackets as needed to create a finished product.
  • ◆Possesses the knowledge of electrical standards, build standards, and all wiring practices and codes required to perform all daily work functions.
  • ◆Completes assembly and wiring assignments on assigned projects on time, with high quality, and within budget.
  • ◆Assists team members of other trades as needed; performs other trade work when needed.
  • ◆Prepares for assigned projects by examining project binders, consulting with the project manager and other technicians, trade team leaders and production shop supervisor, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating work, as necessary.
  • ◆Maintains tools and equipment by inspecting for signs of wear and performing any needed periodic maintenance.
  • ◆Maintains work area in neat, clean, organized manner.
  • ◆Documents work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, quality check sheets, Traveler 2.0, and parts logs. Maintains project files. Forwards all required paperwork and reports in a timely manner to the next production work center.
  • ◆Effectively works with purchasing and stocking personnel and returns unused resources.
  • ◆Identifies parts to order for construction, testing, and repair of equipment.
  • ◆Assists with general office and shop initiatives as needed, helping to improve the business while controlling expenses and increasing income.
  • ◆Works closely with other project technicians, temporary technicians, subcontractors, project managers, project engineers, trade team leaders, production shop supervisor, and interns in a team environment, offering technical advice, status information, and other help as needed.
  • ◆Communicates effectively with project managers and teammates regarding issues of project scope and schedule.
  • ◆Attends, contributes to, and/or leads meetings with team members, salesmen, customers, and management as needed.
  • ◆Follows company standards for construction, quality, and safety.
  • ◆Promotes company safety policies to team members and subcontractors.
  • ◆Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.
  • ◆Flexibility to occasionally work in other company departments when needed.
  • ◆Participates and communicates new ideas and initiatives with the Electrical trade team.
  • ◆Has a clear understanding of our company’s Code of Ethics and Compliance and promotes our company’s culture.
  • ◆Understands companies rules and policies and follows all that apply.

Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • ✓The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, or crawl.
  • ✓The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift with assistance up to 80 pounds.
  • ✓Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • ✓Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Where is the work

On-Site (5 days)

What's in it for you

Responsible to build custom engineered HVAC equipment in a shop environment utilizing equipment construction skills and knowledge of acceptable wiring practices and build standards, ability to read and wire HVAC equipment according to engineering drawing(s).

What you will bring

  • •Two (2) years HVAC Electrical experience preferred performing all required electrical functions. Knowledge of National Electrical codes as they apply to our business. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software preferred.
  • •Ability to read, understand, and write simple instructions and correspondence.
  • •Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • •Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
  • •Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • •Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • •Valid driver's license, Electrical Journeyman license issued by the state of MI preferred but not required, EPA Certification Preferred.

Physical

Work Environment

This position requires working mainly in a typical semi-conditioned shop environment and occasionally in a typical conditioned office environment. The noise level in the shop environment is usually loud. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job required in the shop, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, risk of electrica

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