Maintenance Electrician

Description

The Opportunity: We are searching for a skilled Industrial Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical industrial equipment in our corrugated packaging plant in Springfield, MA.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician, preferably in a manufacturing environment (corrugated, paper, or heavy industry experience is a significant plus).
• Proven experience working with 480V three-phase systems and various control voltages.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, ammeters, megohmmeters).
• Expert knowledge of electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and programming PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Massachusetts Electrical license or the equivalent certification.
• Willingness to work on both mechanical and electrical projects.
• Excellent safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle emergency repairs under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree or technical certification is a plus.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to work in a loud, fast-paced industrial environment, which may include exposure to heat, dust, and chemicals.

Skills

• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing complex machinery.
• Proficiency with PLCs and VFDs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.

Benefits

• An attractive rate of pay and top-tier benefits, reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• The starting rate is $34-40 per hour based on experience, depending on your role, level, and location.
• The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation will be granted, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change.

Pay

The starting rate is $34-40 per hour based on experience, depending on your role, level, and location.

Schedule

This role is primarily the first shift; however, the successful candidate must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and on-call as required to support operations.