Industrial Electrician Job Yakima area,Washington USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

We are seeking Industrial Electricians to support manufacturing, food and beverage processing, agriculture, packing and cold-storage, and distribution operations throughout the greater Yakima area.

This is a hands-on electrical maintenance position for candidates who are comfortable troubleshooting industrial equipment, electrical systems, motors, controls, and automated machinery in fast-paced production environments.

We are interested in electricians and maintenance professionals from a wide range of industrial backgrounds, including:

Manufacturing
Food & Beverage Processing
Packing & Cold Storage
Warehousing & Distribution
Packaging
Plastics
Metal Fabrication
Consumer Products
Utilities
Other Industrial Production Environments

What You’ll Do

Troubleshoot and repair electrical and automated production equipment.
Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, wiring diagrams, meters, technical manuals, and diagnostic tools.
Maintain and repair motors, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, transformers, control panels, and industrial wiring.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery and automated equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and equipment documentation.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and help minimize production downtime.
Complete preventive and corrective electrical maintenance.
Support equipment installations, upgrades, startups, and modifications.
Assist with troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment when needed.
Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Safety teams.
Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs.
Identify recurring equipment issues and help develop longer-term solutions.
Follow applicable electrical, safety, Lockout/Tagout, arc-flash, and plant procedures.

Experience with any combination of the following can translate well:

Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting
Motors
Motor Controls
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
PLC-Controlled Equipment
Sensors
Relays
Cont actors
Transformers
Control Panels
Electrical Distribution
3-Phase Power
120V / 240V / 480V Systems
Machine Controls
HMI Systems
Packaging Equipment
Pumps
Compressors
Production Machinery

Experience with industrial automation is strongly valued, including:

PLC inputs and outputs
Siemens
HMI interfaces
VFD programming or troubleshooting
Sensors and instrumentation
Automated production lines

Relevant candidates may come from positions such as:

Experience from food plants, fruit packing facilities, cold storage operations, wineries, breweries, beverage production, warehouses, distribution centers, packaging facilities, manufacturing plants, mills, fabrication shops, and other industrial environments can translate very well.

Strong candidates typically bring:

Hands-on industrial electrical or electrical-maintenance experience.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems safely and efficiently.
Experience working around production or automated equipment.
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Familiarity with motors, controls, sensors, relays, and VFDs.
Basic understanding of PLC-controlled machinery.
Experience using multimeters, clamp meters, or other electrical testing equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Ability to respond effectively to production downtime and equipment issues.

Education & Training | Relevant backgrounds may include:

Electrical Apprenticeship
Industrial Electrical Training
Technical or Vocational School
Electrical Technology
Automation / Controls
Instrumentation
Electro-Mechanical Training
Military Technical Training

A Washington electrical license, Journeyman license, industrial electrical certification, or related credential may be preferred…