Industrial Electrical Technician

About Lakeside Book Company

Lakeside Book Company is the largest book manufacturer in North America — and we love books.

Every title we produce matters, and so does every hand that helps make it.

Our people are at the heart of our success, and our mission is simple: Keep the world reading.
Our Safety Culture

The safety and health of our employees is this company's most important business consideration.

Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.

Compensation & Premiums


* Starting Base Rate: $30.00 - $40.00/hour (Determined by industrial experience).


* Automation Skill Premium: Up to an additional $2.00/hour added directly to your base for proven PLC troubleshooting, diagnostics, or automation platform proficiency.


* Shift Premium: +$2.00/hour for designated off shifts.

Why Join Lakeside Book Company?


* Exceptional Stability: Our maintenance department boasts an annual turnover rate of under 5%.

Technicians choose Lakeside for long-term career security, a supportive team culture, and an environment free from high-burnout automotive assembly lines.


* Earn More for Your Expertise: We value advanced skill sets.

Our tiered pay structure allows you to maximize your hourly rate through verified PLC and automation competencies.


* Invested in Your Growth: Want to advance your craft? We provide company-funded technical training and certifications for high-demand platforms like Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation.

As an Industrial Electrician, you will:


* Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex production machinery, printing presses, automated packaging equipment, and building systems.


* Diagnoses and resolves electrical faults utilizing blueprints, schematics, and software diagnostics.


* Navigate and troubleshoot PLC systems (primarily Allen-Bradley/Rockwell) to minimize equipment downtime.


* Maintain, test, and calibrate three-phase motors, AC/DC drives, sensors, and safety circuits.


* Practice rigorous safety protocols, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and compliance with NFPA 70E guidelines.

What We Look For


* Experience: 3+ years of electrical maintenance experience specifically within a manufacturing or industrial production environment.



* Technical Skills: Strong competency in reading schematics, using multi-meters, and diagnosing industrial control panels.


* Automation (Highly Preferred): Experience connecting to and troubleshooting via PLCs (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) pushes you directly into our senior wage tiers.


* Credentials: A formal Journeyman card or an Associate Degree in Electrical Technology is highly valued, but equivalent multi-year industrial work history is fully...