Electrical Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

Responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and wiring for manufacturing equipment, and for providing preventive maintenance associated with electrical issues.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Associate degree or technical apprenticeship preferred
• Advanced education in fields related to the job (electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic systems and controls)
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred
• Familiarity with PLC programming
• Knowledge of NEC requirements

• Observe installed systems to detect hazards and determine the need for adjustments or modifications.
• Work on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, robots, conveyors, augers, gearboxes, boilers and dryers.
• Use required personal protective equipment to protect against arc flash and shock.
• Determine electrical hazards, isolate, ground and prepare circuits and apparatus for repair.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures safely.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and manuals to install, calibrate, and maintain electrical apparatus.
• Use mechanical and electrical hand tools and power tools.
• Use ladders and mobile equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, scissor lifts and cranes.
• Perform rigging with chains, shackles, lifting eyes, slings, and other rigging equipment to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Use calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches and other specialized tools to troubleshoot, diagnose, and determine root causes of failures.
• Use electrical/electronic testing equipment such as multimeters, ammeters, megohm meters, high‑potential testers, oscilloscopes, and digital probes to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain motor control centers, motor start circuits, control loops, generators, high‑voltage switch gear, protective relaying, transformers, transfer switches and related equipment.
• Install and maintain control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, circuit breakers, and control panels.
• Modify PLC control logic as necessary; install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level controls.
• Install and maintain drive systems such as variable‑frequency drives, eddy current drives, DC drives, and PLCs.
• Run conduit, pull wires/cables, and terminate wiring.
• Run computer cables, connect computer jacks and plugs, and test for adequate operation.
• Remain in compliance with the current National Electrical Code.
• Communicate problems and solutions effectively to resolve electrical issues.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining scheduled maintenance programs for plant equipment.
• Maintain records, update drawings, and develop safety procedures.
• Obey safe work practices so that work does not endanger others.
• Complete work orders and record materials used on the job.
• Use a computerized maintenance system to retrieve and enter information.
• Assist with preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Electrical and mechanical mindset.
• Five years’ experience in similar maintenance roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear, concise reporting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Strong time‑management skills.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and PLC programming tools.

• English reading, writing, and speaking proficiency; bilingual in Spanish preferred.

• Regular talking or listening required.
• Regular standing, walking, and use of hands and arms, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or crawling.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

• Works in a manufacturing setting.
• Must adapt to moderate‑to‑heavy noise levels.
• Uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, and filing cabinets.
• Temperature varies from hot to cold depending on weather conditions.