Maintenance Electrician I

Job Description

The Electrical Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and installing electrical and mechanical systems on production and facility support equipment within a polystyrene tray manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in supporting safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations across all production areas and utility systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on manufacturing and facility support equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and improve operational reliability.
• Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, manuals, meters, and diagnostic tools.
• Install, replace, and repair motors, drives, sensors, relays, switches, control components, and other industrial electrical equipment.
• Support production equipment including: NRM foam extruders, Irwin Thermoformers, Rennco packaging equipment, Waldrop Padders.
• Maintain and repair facility support equipment including air compressors, pumps, hydraulic systems, cooling tower water systems, and other plant utilities.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and perform basic programming modifications when required.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety standards.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Work closely with production personnel to resolve equipment issues and improve machine reliability.
• Complete maintenance work orders and maintain accurate repair documentation.
• Aid with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization standards in maintenance and production areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum of three years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and industrial control systems preferred.
• Experience with extrusion and thermoforming equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, moving equipment, and industrial chemicals.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience using CMMS maintenance systems preferred.
• Understanding of OSHA and NFPA electrical safety standards.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
• Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs.
• Training and Development opportunities through MyLearning.
• Company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
• Equal employment opportunity in all employment practices.