Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician Chester, Virginia
Job : 41652

PAYS: $32-$41 (DOE)

SCHEDULE ROTATION:
FRI-SAT-SUN-MON WORK 7PM-7AM
TUES-WED-THURS OFF
FRI-SAT-SUN 7AM-7PM
MON-OFF
TUES-WED-THURS 7PM-7AM
FRI-SAT-SUN OFF
MON-TUES-WED-THURS 7AM-7PM
OFF FOR 7 DAYS THEN START AGAIN THE FRI NIGHT SCHEDULE

Maintenance Electrician – Industrial Manufacturing

Reports To: Maintenance Lead

The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical systems, production machinery, controls, and facility equipment
.

This position requires a strong industrial electrical background with hands‑on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, AC/DC drives, machine controls, power distribution, electrical circuitry, and control panels
. PLC programming is not required
, but candidates must be highly comfortable troubleshooting equipment controlled by PLCs.

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and electrical systems
  .

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery and automated equipment
  .

• Diagnose PLC-related equipment issues, including I/O, sensors, wiring, communication, and control components
  .

• Diagnose and repair AC/DC drive systems, motors, controls, and electrical circuitry
  .

• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks and machine control systems.

• Design and install production equipment control upgrades and improvements
  .

• Build, modify, install, and troubleshoot electrical control panels
  .

• Install and maintain industrial electrical wiring and power distribution systems.

• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit
  .

• Pull and terminate electrical wiring through conduit.

• Perform preventive maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting on production equipment.

• Use electrical diagnostic equipment including:

  • Multimeters

  • Meggers

  • Amp meters

  • Oscilloscopes

  • Computers and electrical diagnostic equipment

• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
  .

• Develop and update electrical drawings and diagrams as needed.

• Complete electrical installations, upgrades, repairs, and assigned maintenance projects.

• Follow all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined-space requirements
  .

• Serve as a technical resource regarding industrial electrical safety
  .

• Work closely with Maintenance and Production personnel to identify and resolve equipment issues.

• Strong working knowledge of AC and DC industrial electrical systems
  .

• Strong knowledge of industrial electronics, power distribution, and circuit protection
  .

• Strong PLC troubleshooting and diagnostic experience required; PLC programming is not required.

• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled production machinery and automated equipment
  .

• Experience troubleshooting AC/DC drive systems
  .

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical controls and control panels
  .

• Ability to diagnose complex electrical, machine control, and communication issues.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
  .

• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic instruments.

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during equipment breakdowns.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts
  .

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