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What's New at IBEW 873 
(Updated 2/17/2026)
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)
Stelko Electric - Starplus Battery Plant (Kokomo) - 6 JW (6-10s Mon-Sat 7a-530p) All OT is 2X. 10 panel drug screen. Inside Agreement. Starts 2/19
Twin City Electric - ADM (Frankfort) - 2 JW (Mon-Fri 7a-330p. OT expected for shutdown in March) No tobacco on ADM property. No cell phones except in break area. Inside Agreement. Starts 2/19
OPEN CALLS (Filled in person, on a 1st come 1st serve basis, between 7a-10a Mon-Fri. Can NOT bid on Open Calls)
Electric Plus - Frito Lay (Frankfort) - 4 JW (Mon - Fri 7a-330p. Some outside work) Inside Agreement. Starts 2/23
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 - ALL OT is 2X. 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.
- Samyoung - Clean room shoes required (provided by Samyoung)
- Stelko - ALL OT is 2X. Clean room boots required
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.
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.
IBEW 873 Solidarity Night

March 29, 2026 @ 5p
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
100 seats available (Members & immediate family only)
Click here to RSVP.
Retiree Breakfast Spring 2026
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March 12, 2026 @ 9am
1931 S. Elizabeth St Kokomo, IN 46901
Click here to RSVP before 3/9/2026
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