Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician
About the role
XPM Plastics Compounding LLC is a growing plastics compounding and advanced manufacturing company focused on delivering high-performance thermoplastic material solutions to manufacturers across a variety of industries. As we expand our operations and invest in new equipment, technology, and manufacturing capabilities, we're looking for an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team and play an important role in keeping our production operation running safely, reliably, and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, solving problems, and working in a growing manufacturing environment where your experience and ideas can make a difference.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair twin-screw extruders, material handling systems, feeders, dryers, blenders, and other manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial control systems.
- Troubleshoot PLC and industrial PC control systems, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens controllers.
- Modify and make improvements to Allen-Bradley and Siemens control systems as needed.
- Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC drives and related electrical systems.
- Locate and repair faults in facility power distribution and other electrical systems.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, utilities, and building systems.
- Help identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to increase reliability and minimize downtime.
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications as XPM continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities.
- Work closely with production personnel to quickly diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare purchase orders for required parts, materials, and supplies.
- Provide direction and technical assistance to other maintenance personnel or tradesmen when needed.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency maintenance response.
- Work overtime when necessary to support production requirements.
- Perform all work in accordance with company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.
Requirements
- Journeyman Electrician status preferred.
- Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology or completion of a state-approved apprenticeship preferred.
- 6–8 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
- Strong experience troubleshooting industrial electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
- Experience with industrial control systems.
- Experience with AC/DC drives and industrial automation.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable state and local codes.
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, dependable, adaptable, and safety-conscious.
- Willingness to learn new equipment, technologies, and processes.
- Valid driver's license and required professional licenses/certifications.
- Must provide and maintain your own professional tools and tool storage.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
Pay
Competitive starting pay starting at $40.00 per hour, plus applicable shift premiums and overtime.
Schedule
Premium pay for qualifying shifts, overtime, and applicable on-call work.