Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

The Maintenance Electrician installs, maintains, and troubleshoots industrial electrical and mechanical systems in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role works with production equipment, control systems, and conveyor lines, ensuring safe and reliable operation through preventative maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. The position requires strong electrical troubleshooting skills, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and hands-on experience with industrial machinery and automation components.

• Review and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to plan and execute electrical and mechanical work accurately.
• Assist in the installation of new and existing production equipment, ensuring proper electrical and mechanical setup.
• Perform routine servicing and maintenance tasks on industrial equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and work with PLCs, HIDs, and VFDs, including understanding VFD parameters, programming, control wiring, and diagnostic procedures.
• Work safely with 480/120-volt systems, including running conduit and pulling wire according to applicable standards.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues, using strong troubleshooting skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Install and align motors, gearboxes, bearings, and belts on production machinery and conveyor systems.
• Inspect and verify that all production machinery is in proper working order and meets operational requirements.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical faults and issues on equipment and systems.
• Use hand tools and machine tools when handling machinery or mechanical parts, and bring and maintain personal tools required for the job.
• Undertake regular daily maintenance checks on production and support equipment.
• Process broken or damaged machine parts for repairs, replacements, and upgrades as needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and present detailed preventative maintenance reports and daily work orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work with conveyor systems, performing maintenance, adjustments, and repairs to keep material handling equipment operating efficiently.
• Support work involving Fanuc robots, gas trains and furnaces, and dust collection or pneumatic conveying systems, where applicable.
• Follow instructions outlined in work orders and maintenance plans to complete tasks safely and effectively.
• Check system functionality by running diagnostic tests and verifying proper operation after maintenance or repairs.
• Consistently adhere to plant safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and industry guidelines while performing all duties.
• Collaborate with other maintenance and production team members to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Work overtime as needed, with current expectations of approximately 15–20 hours per week, subject to change as staffing increases.

• Journeyman card or at least five (5) years of electrical and maintenance craft experience in a heavy, industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using a voltage meter for testing and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Hands-on PLC experience, including basic programming, parameter adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Proven work experience as an Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician in an industrial environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems used in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of hand tools and machine tools and their safe and effective use.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and industry standards relevant to industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex equipment issues.
• Effective time management and organizational skills to handle multiple work orders and priorities.
• Excellent technical and mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn new systems and technologies.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with maintenance, production, and other departments.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful…