Maintenance Electrician

About the role

Rite-Hite is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our team at our Horn Lake, MS manufacturing facility. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs conduit, splices and insulates wires and cables.
• Analyzes all types of circuits and wiring diagrams to design, test, service, install, dismantle, repair, adjust, calibrate all types of electronic devices and systems, electronic computing and control systems, power distribution control equipment, measuring, recording, processing, and control devices, indicating devices, and instruments.
• Determines the best manner of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
• Adjusts all new equipment for proper operating characteristics.
• Repairs or adjusts equipment such as main motor drives, generators, control panels, relays, switchboards, circuit breakers, lighting circuits, resistors.
• Supports preventive maintenance efforts.
• Supports predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Answers support calls and assists with maintenance projects as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 4 - 7 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience
• Ability to troubleshoot a variety of technical devices and processes
• Ability to operate mobile and hoisting equipment
• Familiarity with robotic programming, PLC hardware and software
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Skills in pneumatic and hydraulic applications are a plus

Qualifications

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331-.335 & NFPA 70E electrical safety training preferred

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Product liability awareness
• Excellent decision-making abilities
• Adept and experienced problem solver
• General understanding of quality systems, welding/metal fabrication, tooling/fixturing, manufacturing processes, and maintenance operations
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma desirable

Benefits

We offer comprehensive health and well-being benefits, financial security through a strong retirement savings program, and time off for you and your family. Join us and build a career where you're supported – at work and beyond.