Electrical Technician

The Electrical Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and testing electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical equipment throughout the manufacturing facility. This position supports safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations by performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance while complying with Company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable electrical codes.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain all industrial electrical and mechanical equipment.

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.

Troubleshoot analog and digital control systems, PLCs, motor controls, sensors, instrumentation, and electrical components.

Install, maintain, repair, and test AC/DC motors, motor drives, inverters, transformers, electrical panels, lighting systems, and conduit.

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical distribution systems throughout the facility.

Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, manuals, and technical specifications.

Repair and maintain electrical motors, drives, process equipment, and associated mechanical components.

Inspect equipment and determine when repairs or replacement of components are required.

Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and plant improvement projects.

Complete maintenance work orders, inspection reports, and other documentation accurately and timely.

Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Company safety procedures.

Maintain work areas in accordance with Company housekeeping standards.

Safely operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and other equipment after receiving appropriate training and authorization.

Assist in training new maintenance employees as assigned.

Work independently or collaboratively with production, engineering, contractors, and other departments to minimize equipment downtime.

Respond to emergency equipment failures as required.

Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.

Overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and emergency call-ins may be required based on operational needs.

Employees are required to comply with all Company safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities and does not directly supervise or manage any employees.

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant work experience.

Minimum three (3) years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.

Experience troubleshooting:

PLC-controlled equipment AC/DC motors and drives

Motor controls

Electrical distribution systems

Instrumentation

Process controls

Industrial electrical equipment

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and safe electrical work practices.

Strong troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.

Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work at varying heights as needed.

Reach, grasp, push, pull, and perform repetitive use of the hands and arms.

Lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently; heavier items require team lifting or mechanical assistance.

Use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and diagnostic instruments safely and effectively.

Work around moving mechanical equipment and electrical systems while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).Safely recognize equipment status indicators, warning signals, gauges, and other operational displays necessary to perform essential job duties.

Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and other departments in person, by telephone, or through other communication methods.

Operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and other powered industrial equipment…