Electrician

About the role

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical systems and equipment throughout the manufacturing facility. This position supports production by minimizing equipment downtime, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, and ensuring all electrical work complies with company safety standards, the National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA regulations, and applicable electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, machinery, and equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, control, and automation issues using electrical drawings, schematics, PLC software, and testing equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Install and maintain motors, motor controls, VFDs, MCCs, transformers, switchgear, control panels, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Test electrical systems using multimeters, megohmmeters, thermal imaging, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain plant lighting, electrical distribution systems, emergency power systems, and utility equipment.
• Support production during equipment breakdowns by responding quickly to emergency maintenance requests.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Aid in developing and improving preventive maintenance procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Cookordinate with mechanical maintenance, engineering, production, and contractors on maintenance projects.
• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash, electrical safety, confined space, and other safety procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and reliability initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, or similar platforms.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, and industrial automation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.

Skills, Education, Licenses, Certifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Industrial Electrician apprenticeship program, technical school, or equivalent military training preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and CMMS software (SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Thorough understanding of industrial electrical systems and automation.
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems up to 480 VAC.

Benefits

• Training and Development
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays