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What's New at IBEW 873 

(Updated 1/16/2026)
Referral Hours are Monday-Friday from 7am-10am
IBEW 873 Job Line (765) 457-5371
JW Wage- $42.02/hr
H&W- $10.11
DC Pension (Pyramids)- $11.00/hr
*BENEFITS MAY TAKE UP TO 90 DAYS THROUGH ERTS TO DEPOSIT IN YOUR HOME FUNDS*
For benefits question please call:
NECA-IBEW (Health & Welfare): 1-800-765-4239 (Option 6)
IBEW 873 Retirement Plan: 317-715-7433 (John Dill or Scott Hancock)
*Travel Letter required to Sign Book*
NEW CALLS (Filled by bid/book position. MUST call Jobline and bid on call no later than 9am the day after the call is listed to be considered. Referral pickup will be scheduled)
Samyoung - 2 JW Starplus Battery Plant (Kokomo) 7:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri, 7:30-3:30pm Sat, 1 hour lunch. (10 panel drug screen within 30 days) Clean room shoes provided. Inside Agreement. Starts 1/20.
OPEN CALLS (Filled, IN PERSON, on a 1st come 1st serve basis between 7a-10a. Can NOT bid on Open Calls)
Huston Electric - Standing Open Call for 20 JW/day Starplus Battery Plant (Kokomo) 6-10s, Mon-Sat, 7am- 5:30pm, All OT is 2X (10 panel drug screen within 30 days, Clean/ Dry room work, boots provided or $150 boot reimbursement given) Inside Agreement. Starts 1/19.
Referral Requirements
*2 pcs of i.d*
* Bank Info (If direct deposit is preferred)*
*5 panel drug test within 1 year (Unless customer requirements differ)*
StarPlus Energy Battery Plant - This is a $7.6 billion joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung in Kokomo. Lines 3/4 of Phase 1 (Clean room area- details below) is expected to need 150-200 electricians and will start Dec 2025/Jan 2026. No cameras allowed on site, sticker will be placed over phone camera. Phase 2 is expected to start 3Q/4Q of 2026.
- Huston Electric - Clean room suit/mask. Clean room boots required (Leather, above the ankle, electrical hazard rated) Boots will be provided or reimbursed at $150. Boots must be left on site.
Haynes International- This is a $170 million expansion that includes the addition of a vacuum induction melting system and a new radial forging system. Work is expected to start early 2026.
GM Marion - This is a $500 million upgrade that will includes 2 new press lines, complete press and die upgrades, and a 6,000 sq ft addition at the GM plant in Marion. Currently under construction with completion expected by the end of 2025.
Convention Center/ Hotel - This a $26 million investment that includes Hilton Garden Inn hotel and a 22K sq ft conference center that will be the new home for the Kokomo Automotive Museum. Currently under construction with completion expected early 2026.
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