Maintenance Electrician

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next‑gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Volvo GTO, Kings Mountain Operations is looking for an Industrial Electrician to join the Volvo Group. The role focuses on electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment and machinery in a manufacturing environment.

• Commit to teamwork and professional development to help the business achieve goals.
• Promote and help create a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Think strategically and holistically to make decisions that benefit the function and the facility.
• Demonstrate independent judgement and initiative.

• Diagnose and repair components on automated and manual production equipment.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning facility equipment including transformers, motors, and light fixtures, and replace broken or damaged components and wiring as needed.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team and production department to troubleshoot machinery and equipment.
• Replace faulty machine equipment such as relays, switches, positioning devices, and controls.
• Service and repair electric motors.
• Manipulate automated equipment via HMI, remote control, teach pendant, and other control devices for troubleshooting and service verification.
• Assist in the planning and installation of building wiring, conduit, and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and replace faulty electrical components in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machines and equipment.
• Install conduit and cabling for newly installed machinery and equipment, including robotics and conveyors.
• Terminate wiring for power supply, interconnecting cables, data/communications cables, and other cabling connections.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn, grow, be flexible, action‑oriented, and work with a sense of urgency.

• Proficient with voltages up to 600 VAC, including 480 VAC and 277 VAC.
• Experience with 12 VAC and 24 VDC controls.
• Knowledge and experience with PLC applications such as Rockwell RSLogix and Siemens software.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of motor drives, motion control devices, and multi‑axis robots (ABB).
• Familiar with laptop computers and Microsoft applications.

• Knowledgeable in the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP/SMP) and plant safety guidelines.
• Proficient in problem‑solving tools such as root cause analysis.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical school or post‑high school training preferred.
• Five years of documented industrial electrician experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Base pay ranges from $29.02 to $35.85 per hour, with bonus eligibility where applicable. Final salary is determined by factors such as location, experience, certifications, and skill level.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Environment prioritizing safety, health, and wellbeing.
• Professional and personal development via Volvo Group University.
• Programs that ease the balance between work and personal life.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.