Lead Electrician
Listed on 2026-08-10
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Lead Electrician
We are seeking a skilled Lead (supervisory) Electrician for an automotive component manufacturing plant in the Walesboro area of Columbus!
A leading manufacturer of automotive components, focused on producing high-quality drive shafts for major vehicle manufacturers. The Walesboro facility emphasizes precision, safety, and continuous improvement while supporting the local community and workforce.
Industry standard insurance, retirement, etc.
Company provided PPE!
Lead Electrician Details:
- Direct hire position
- $30.00 to $45.00/hour
- Full-time work available
- First shift (Monday through Friday)
- Lead, assign, and coordinate daily work activities of electricians and maintenance technicians.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to maintenance team members to improve troubleshooting skills and equipment knowledge.
- Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and upgrade plant electrical systems, including PLCs, VFDs, servo motors, HMIs, robotics, motion control systems, and automated production equipment.
- Serve as the primary resource for complex electrical and automation issues involving Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, and other industrial control systems.
Lead Electrician
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment preferred.
- Extensive experience with industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, motion control systems, and industrial networking.
- Extensive experience with six-axis robotics, preferably Fanuc and/or Motoman systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Applicant may be subject to a background check
- Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment
A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.
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