Electrical Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing Operations

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Pay rate: Starts at $36.73/hr

Compensation Overview

Starting pay is based on level, with higher rates available depending on skills, experience, and assessment results

Position Summary

We are seeking skilled Industrial Electricians to support maintenance and reliability efforts within a heavy manufacturing environment. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and electronic systems across a wide range of industrial equipment.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• Benefits available beginning on the first day of employment
• Weekly performance incentives and applicable shift differentials
• Structured advancement opportunities and ongoing technical training
• Safety-oriented work culture with strong team support
• Opportunity to work with advanced industrial equipment and large-scale manufacturing systems

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective on Day One
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
• Employee Assistance Program and health advocacy resources
• Tuition reimbursement and career development programs
• Performance-based bonus opportunities

Primary Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Repair

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and production equipment
• Diagnose electrical and electronic failures across manufacturing operations
• Support plant equipment utilizing AC and DC motors, variable-speed drives, PLC-controlled systems, and power-distribution components
• Troubleshoot electrical systems operating at voltages up to 480V

Equipment Reliability & Preventive Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance activities on production machinery and mobile equipment
• Support maintenance of pumps, overhead cranes, motors, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions before operational disruptions occur

Diagnostics & Technical Support

• Utilize electrical testing instruments including voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering drawings
• Assist with troubleshooting automated equipment, control panels, and distribution systems
• Balance electrical loads and install or modify complex electrical circuits when required
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance personnel and production teams

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and materials usage
• Follow company safety procedures and applicable electrical safety standards
• Support compliance with maintenance, reliability, and operational requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Successful completion of an electrical aptitude or entrance assessment
• Three to five years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Knowledge of shop mathematics, measurements, and technical documentation
• Understanding of AC/DC motor operation and troubleshooting techniques
• Experience working with PLCs, drives, electrical controls, and industrial power systems
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E requirements and industrial electrical safety practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Proficiency using electrical hand tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment