Maintenance Electrician

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults on production lines, conveyors, robotics, CNC equipment, and packaging machinery
• Maintain and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial control panels (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) on electrical systems per CMMS schedules
• Respond to breakdown calls quickly to reduce line downtime; perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Install and wire new production equipment during line changeovers, expansions, or capital projects
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs, and OEM manuals
• Calibrate and troubleshoot sensors, encoders, and instrumentation used in automated processes
• Support plant utilities: transformers and distribution panels
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E (arc flash safety), lockout/tagout (LOTO), and OSHA regulations
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and parts inventory in CMMS
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other maintenance trades (mechanical, millwright) to coordinate repairs and minimize disruption to output
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., TPM, Lean/Six Sigma) to improve equipment reliability
• Provide on-call/emergency support for off-shift breakdowns as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training in industrial electrical systems preferred
• Master Electrician license or equivalent industrial electrical certification
• 5+ years of experience as an electrician in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment
• Strong knowledge of three-phase power, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial control circuits
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000, Siemens, or similar)
• Ability to read electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and P&IDs
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA industrial safety standards
• Experience with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix) for work order tracking

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, near energized equipment, and in varying plant temperatures/noise levels
• Ability to stand, kneel, climb ladders/platforms, and work in physically demanding conditions for extended periods
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency call-ins