Electrical Maintenance Technician

Industrial Electrician / Maintenance Technician

El Cajon, CA - $35 to $45/hr - 1st Shift

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical infrastructure and production equipment within a manufacturing environment. You will serve as the subject matter expert for facility electrical systems, lead power distribution upgrades, and support the installation and commissioning of new equipment. The position combines advanced industrial electrical work with hands‑on production and facility maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations across multiple buildings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility electrical distribution systems, including 440V and 480V, 3-phase power.
• Repair and support 480V power systems, motor controls, VFDs, PLC‑controlled equipment, relays, contractors, and control panels.
• Lead electrical equipment upgrades, replacements, and infrastructure improvement projects, including installing larger panels and rerouting power.
• Plan and execute electrical shutdowns and tie‑ins, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Perform root cause analysis of electrical failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one‑line diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Maintain accurate electrical asset records and work documentation within a CMMS system.
• Support equipment installations, startups, and commissioning activities for new and existing production lines.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans for electrical and production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, including NEC, NFPA 70E, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Install conduit, pull wire, and complete associated terminations as required.
• Operate power tools, electrical test equipment, forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts as needed.
• Perform electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic system repairs to facility and production equipment, including HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Observe production equipment in operation to detect, prevent, and diagnose potential problems.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove, repair, and replace defective or worn parts.
• Install, repair, or rebuild equipment and replace ordinary parts as necessary to keep machinery and equipment in good repair.
• Perform production maintenance on hydraulic systems and machinery, ensuring reliable and safe operation.
• Maintain and service plumbing, gas, air, drains, and wastewater systems within the facility.
• Perform facility maintenance tasks such as working on plumbing (including PVC and water lines), removing and replacing toilets, unclogging toilets, and replacing light ballasts.
• Work on and repair air lines (PVC or copper) and industrial electrical equipment, including AC/DC motor controls and analog mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot and repair NC equipment, press brakes, CNC brake presses, seam welders, shears, CNC turret punch presses, punch presses, spot welders, power rolls, power rollers, hydro presses, resistance seam welders, and expanders.
• Work with AC voltages from 180V to 480V, including adjusting, troubleshooting, and installing transformers.
• Perform panel preventive maintenance, including checking for loose fuses, identifying hot spots using thermal (FLIR) equipment, and verifying proper connections.
• Check voltage on machines, verify continuity, and resolve power supply issues on AC/DC motors, including checking for blown fuses and wiring problems.
• Repair breakers and heavy industrial equipment as part of ongoing maintenance.
• Balance reactive maintenance and troubleshooting with scheduled preventive maintenance and facility repair work.
• Prioritize multiple maintenance…