Class A Journey-Worker Electrician

Digi Key is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

As a Class A Journey Worker Electrician II at Digi-Key, you will be expected to perform and assist the Master Electrician supervise electrical work within Digi-Key’s facilities, ensuring that electrical work is completed safely and compliant to NEC (National Electrical Code).

This position will improve and maintain existing electrical systems, as well as perform new electrical installations. You may be asked to assist the Master Electrician supervise a team of Journeyman and Apprentice Electricians to ensure tasks are completed to code. You may also supervise the work of Registered Unlicensed Electricians performing maintenance work on a material handling system.

This is an essential onsite position.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Perform and supervise routine electrical installation and maintenance in Digi-Key’s facilities, including but not limited to adding/removing fixtures, pulling wires for new installations, hooking up office cubicles, replacing light fixtures, and replacing motors.
• Ensure electrical work, both existing and new, complies with National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
• Track and maintain records of work performed.
• Advocate for safety at all times, working in a safe manner, using proper personal protective equipment, and being an active participant on the company Safety committee.
• Support learning and development of apprentice electricians.
• Quickly and diligently respond, track, record and triage any problems or emergency calls and requests.
• Provide emergency breakdown and specialized maintenance service support; work within restrictive timelines to complete reactive repairs.
• Coordinate with Operation teams to determine best timing to complete work.
• Effectively communicate any issues or outages that may be planned.
• Create strong effective working relationships within Digi-Key and help enable them to provide first‑class service.
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of the tools and equipment supplied.
• Professionally interact with on‑site management keeping them informed of repair and maintenance progression while addressing any outstanding concerns.
• Demonstrate ownership of issues to achieve a timely resolution.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the best use of skills and capabilities throughout daily activities.

• Must have a current license as a Class A Journey Worker Electrician in the State of Minnesota.
• A minimum of 6 years of full‑time Electrical experience.
• A minimum of 3+ years as a licensed Class A Journey Worker in Minnesota.
• Required knowledge of, and willingness to use and train others on the use of Powered Industrial Vehicles, Scissor lifts, Forklifts, and other equipment commonly used in the Electrical Field.
• Ability to interpret and work with electrical circuit diagrams.
• Knowledge of 480V, 120V, and 24V systems.
• Strong understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC).
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in large facilities.
• Theoretical and operational experience in the repair, troubleshooting of PLC‑based machinery and control systems is preferred.
• Ability to operate hand tools and be able to disassemble and assemble parts onto equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving capabilities; leveraging curiosity, creativity and open‑mindedness in solution development.
• Process‑oriented mentality; show accountability by taking ownership over your results.
• Hands‑on, team‑oriented commitment to continuous improvement.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional follow‑up skills.
• Exceptional people skills, with the ability to gain and maintain trust and confidence of individuals within and outside of Digi‑Key; embody excellent customer service skills and people make the difference mentality.
• Computer literate with basic Microsoft Office…