Industrial Electrician; Level 1

Job Description

• Job Title / Category: Industrial Electrician (Levels I–IV) / Skilled Trades & Maintenance / Manufacturing Electrical Maintenance
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Hourly, Non-Exempt
• Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Operations / Pipe & Heavy Manufacturing
• Citizenship/ Work Permit: US Citizen, H 1B, Green Card

Job Overview

We are seeking qualified Industrial Electricians (Levels I–IV) to join our Electrical Maintenance team. Placement and pay grade will be determined by your experience level and a hands-on skills assessment.

As an Industrial Electrician, you will ensure pipe-production and plant equipment operates safely and efficiently. Responsibilities range from breakdown troubleshooting (Level I) to preventive maintenance and advanced PLC/drive work (Level II), up to leading a maintenance crew (Levels III–IV).

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and components to ensure safety and code compliance.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose system/component malfunctions using test devices (voltmeters, ohmmeters) and hand tools.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, fixtures, circuit breakers, and transformers.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings to locate wiring and confirm code compliance.
• Perform physical maintenance work, including rigging and conduit laying as required.
• Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and OSHA safety standards.
• Levels III & IV: Lead and supervise a team of electricians, plan and assign work, execute production plans, coach team members, and manage spare parts inventory.

Qualifications & Requirements

Baseline Requirements (All Levels / Level I)

• Hands-on industrial electrical troubleshooting experience working with 480V / 3-phase systems.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, AC drives, National Electrical Code (NEC), conduit bending, motors/controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and digital/analog signals.
• Proficient with hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and high lifts.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret electrical drawings and documentation.
• Strong applied math skills (fractions, percentages, ratios, basic geometry, and trigonometry).

Level II Requirements (In addition to Baseline)

• Ability to read complex blueprints (circuits, panel boards, load centers) and European electrical drawings.
• Advanced troubleshooting of AC drives, PLCs, electro-mechanical devices, control/power circuit short circuits, and AC motor failures.
• Working knowledge of Profibus and Profinet networks.
• Experience wiring 2-wire and 3-wire proximity sensors to PLCs or remote I/O.

Levels III & IV Requirements (In addition to Level II)

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a pipe mill or similar industrial manufacturing environment.
• Advanced troubleshooting of production equipment including CNC, PLC, VFD, and SCADA systems.
• Specialized experience with high-frequency welders, induction units, seam-annealers, /OD welders, production robots, and coating process equipment.
• Leadership skills: ability to assign work, coach, manage performance, and optimize manpower and productivity.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical aptitude combined with a safety-first mindset.
• Self-starter with excellent communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
• Punctual, reliable, and respectful team player.
• Levels III–IV: Strong understanding of process engineering and team management experience.

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