Industrial Electrician​/Electrical Maintenance Technician

A well-established, global manufacturing organization in the Augusta, GA metro area is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician / Electrical Maintenance Technician to support a high-volume manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on maintenance position for someone who is strong in industrial electrical troubleshooting, PLC-controlled equipment, motors, drives, controls, power distribution, and automated manufacturing systems
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The ideal candidate enjoys diagnosing difficult equipment problems, finding root causes, and keeping production equipment operating safely and reliably.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex industrial electrical and electronic systems supporting manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and controls-related equipment failures and determine root causes.
• Install, maintain, test, repair, and replace:
• Motors
• Variable frequency drives
• Electrical controls
• PLC-controlled equipment
• Lighting and power systems
• Communication and related control systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and PLC programs for troubleshooting purposes.
• Support modifications and improvements to existing production equipment to increase reliability, productivity, and manufacturing capability.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and equipment calibration.
• Troubleshoot issues on energized electrical circuits using appropriate safety procedures.
• Support plant equipment upgrades, capital projects, and outside contractors when additional technical resources are required.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Operations to resolve equipment problems and minimize downtime.
• Accurately document repairs, troubleshooting activity, labor hours, inspections, and parts usage within the CMMS
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• Maintain organized work areas and support plant 5S and housekeeping standards
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• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  technical or trade-school education preferred
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• Industrial electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with motors, drives, controls, starters, electrical distribution, PLCs, and industrial electronics
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• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics and control drawings
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• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation.
• Experience safely working around energized electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, including Arc Flash protection and procedures
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• Ability to investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable using computers and computerized maintenance systems.

Candidates with experience in any of the following environments are especially encouraged to apply:

Plastic Film Extrusion | Flexible Packaging | Converting | Plastics Manufacturing | Continuous Process Manufacturing | High-Speed Production | Automated Manufacturing

Candidates may occasionally work a Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM schedule for training or business needs.

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Climbing ladders
• Moving carts, rolls, and hoists
• Lifting up to approximately 55 pounds
• Working up to a 12‑hour shift

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced industrial electrician who wants to join a large, established manufacturing operation where electrical troubleshooting and technical expertise are highly valued.

You’ll work with sophisticated production equipment, PLC‑controlled systems, industrial automation, and experienced operations and engineering teams while having the opportunity to contribute directly to equipment reliability, manufacturing performance, and continuous improvement
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Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Environment: Onsite Manufacturing

Shift: 12‑Hour Rotating Day Shift / 2-2-3 Schedule