Journeyman Electrician (Relocation costs covered!!) Full Time NEW

Job Title
Journeyman Electrician | Electrician | Industrial Electrician

Location
Buffalo, NY

Department
Electrical

Employment Type
Full-Time | Contract Options Available

Compensation & Hiring Options

Base Pay

• $50.00 – $55.00 per hour based on experience

Retention Bonus

• $2,000 retention bonus paid during first year of employment
• $500 at 30 days
• $500 at 90 days
• $1,000 at 1 year

Local Hire – Within 50 Miles of Buffalo

• Full-time permanent position
• Consistent schedule
• Long-term career path with GTI

Relocation Hire – 50+ Miles from Buffalo

• $5,000 relocation bonus
• Full-time permanent role
• Same hourly rate and retention bonus as local hires

Travel / Contract Hire – 60+ Miles from Buffalo

• $135 per day per diem paid in addition to hourly pay
• Work 6 x 10-hour shifts and receive pay equivalent of 70 hours for 60 hours worked
• Long-term contract with steady hours
• Indoor plant environment with no weather delays or changing job sites

Company Overview
GTI Fabrication designs, engineers, and manufactures complex modular systems supporting modular data center infrastructure, power systems, integrated enclosures, and mission-critical industrial products. Our Buffalo facility is helping build the infrastructure powering the AI and high-performance compute expansion happening right now.

Operating in a fast-paced contract manufacturing and industrial manufacturing environment, GTI combines fabrication, welding, assembly, electrical integration, and system-level build execution to deliver products for leading operators scaling compute capacity across North America.

Position Overview
GTI Fabrication is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems supporting production of modular data center units, power distribution systems, and integrated electrical infrastructure.

The Journeyman Electrician will support production equipment, electrical integration areas, plant systems, and manufacturing operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient execution. This is an opportunity for electricians looking for stable indoor work, long-term earning potential, and the chance to build real products in a growing manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Installation & Production Support

• Install wiring, lighting, panels, breakers, conduit, disconnects, and control systems
• Support electrical integration of modular data center systems and power distribution equipment
• Maintain reliable plant electrical systems supporting production operations
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration on equipment as required

Troubleshooting & Repair

• Inspect, test, diagnose, and repair electrical issues to minimize production downtime
• Respond quickly to equipment failures impacting schedules or output
• Verify functionality of repaired systems through testing and validation

Blueprint Reading & Standards Compliance

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one-lines, panel layouts, and diagrams
• Perform work in accordance with NEC, OSHA, and GTI quality and safety standards
• Support lockout/tagout and safe energized work practices where permitted

Documentation & Inventory Support

• Complete repair records, PM documentation, and service logs
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and system performance
• Support inventory readiness of tools, supplies, and replacement parts

Continuous Improvement & Teamwork

• Support reliability improvements, Root Cause Analysis, and uptime initiatives
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement efforts
• Work closely with production teams, supervisors, and engineering personnel

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as an Electrician, Industrial Electrician, or Journeyman Electrician
• Strong blueprint, schematic, and one-line reading skills
• Working knowledge of electrical theory, controls, motors, and industrial equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair systems in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform bending, climbing, squatting, reaching, and kneeling

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license
• Completion of apprenticeship, technical school, or trade program
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, modular manufacturing, or contract manufacturing environments
• PLC troubleshooting or controls experience
• Experience supporting modular data center infrastructure or power systems
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Why GTI Fabrication

• Indoor plant environment with no weather delays or field-site instability
• Repeatable builds where electricians learn the product and improve efficiency over time
• Real infrastructure products shipping to real customers solving compute and power demand challenges
• High-growth company with facilities in Buffalo and Phoenix and expansion opportunities ahead
• Strong earnings potential, stable hours, and advancement opportunities

Pay: $50.00 – $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person