Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

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Under minimal supervision, apply electrical skills in order to perform corrective and preventative maintenance for production, fabrication, service equipment, and facilities.

• Industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Read electrical schematics, hardwire/relay logic, hands‑on exposure to automation and PLCs
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience with 480
  
  VAC, 120V AC, 24
  
  VDC and 4‑20mA systems
• Interpret schematics, blueprints, and PI&D drawings
• Troubleshoot, evaluate and repair; devise and improvise; make corrections or adjustments; use tools and testing devices to maintain equipment under direction of the Maintenance Manager
• In‑depth PLC knowledge; root cause analysis
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment, facilities equipment, laboratory equipment, and testing equipment
• Identify ways to improve the maintenance program through continuous improvement techniques, technology, and knowledge sharing
• Maintain awareness of new systems and techniques to upgrade existing equipment and processes
• Knowledge of safe working practices such as lock‑out tag‑out, confined space, PPE, NFPA arc flash
• Follow safety procedures to prevent injuries and avoid damage to company property
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; complete and maintain all required reports
• Effectively communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co‑workers to achieve company goals and objectives

• Keep equipment and work area clean and organized
• Routinely check tools to keep them in proper working order
• Help maintain inventory of repair parts and supplies

• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching, crawling, squatting, and lying in prone position
• Occasional pushing or pulling using medium force
• Speak clearly and distinctly; hear clearly (including listening to equipment sounds)
• Color vision to distinguish color‑coded electrical wiring
• Manual dexterity for fine manipulation of equipment wiring and installation/repair of machine parts/components
• May work near industry machinery; exposure to chemical vapors/odors; moving mechanical parts; electrical shock or electrocution; high temperatures; inclement weather; confined areas and heights up to thirty feet

• Safety glasses
• Heat‑resistant safety gloves
• Anti‑static, steel‑toed safety shoes

• General maintenance tools
• Ladders

• High school diploma or GED, plus 3 years experience performing industrial electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to independently and safely use all required tools and equipment
• Must be available to work overtime and/or odd hours upon request without prior notice

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Expected hours:
  No less than 40 per week
• Schedule:
  
  8‑hour shift, Day shift
• Location:
  
  Charlotte, NC
• Compensation: $50,000.00‑$65,000.00

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance