Electrical Maintenance Tech
About The Position
The Electrical Maintenance Technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing facility. The role supports the safe and efficient operation of production equipment through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, diagnosis of electrical and related system issues, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives. The technician works with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to address equipment failures, improve reliability, support installations and modifications, and maintain accurate maintenance records. The position also requires compliance with electrical codes, OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout procedures, environmental requirements, ISO standards, quality systems, and company safety policies. The technician may support on-call, weekend, overtime, day-shift, night-shift, and emergency maintenance activities as required, and may assist with training and mentoring team members. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment that may be hot, cold, humid, noisy, and not air conditioned or heated. It can involve moving machinery, slippery floors, tight spaces, daily work at heights, hot or abrasive surfaces, and exposure to chemicals, static electricity, sharp implements, and outside elements. Physical activities include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, stair climbing, operating material-handling equipment, and lifting up to 35 pounds.
Requirements
- Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
- One to five years of experience in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience; recent graduates are also considered.
- Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, PLCs, motors, VFDs, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, industrial controls, and National Electrical Code requirements.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to stand and walk for 12 hours or more per day on concrete, solid metal, or corrugated metal surfaces.
- Ability to work rotating eight-hour shifts if needed.
- Ability to sit while driving or operating material-handling equipment for one to three hours per shift and while entering data, reviewing data, or completing reports.
- Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and crawl; lift up to 35 pounds; and frequently ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs.
- Ability to safely access fast-moving machinery, including rolls with inward nip points.
- Ability to make decisions about work priorities; read charts and electrical and laboratory equipment indicators; document numbers and events on paper and in computers; follow written and verbal instructions; and use digital and basic computerized record and control systems.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade electrical systems, machinery, and production equipment throughout the facility.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on motors, drives, PLCs, control panels, conveyors, sensors, HMIs, VFDs, and other automated manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-system issues using appropriate testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, drawings, prints, and sketches.
- Respond to equipment failures and production interruptions to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Install, wire, test, and commission electrical components and systems in compliance with electrical codes, company standards, and safety requirements.
- Troubleshoot inoperable machinery and perform equipment repairs, replacements, modifications, and overhauls throughout the facility.
- Complete scheduled preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, line walks, and major equipment overhauls.
- Review, prioritize, and complete work orders, including originating and processing emergency work orders when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, equipment performance, and completed work in the maintenance management system.
- Use computer systems to identify and source replacement parts and maintain adequate spare-parts inventory.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, support continuous improvement, and resolve operational issues.
- Assist with equipment installations, plant expansion projects, machine modifications, and process improvement efforts.
- Monitor equipment performance and recommend actions to improve safety, productivity, efficiency, and reliability.
- Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective and preventive actions.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures, OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company safety policies; participate in safety observation programs.
- Support ISO standards, procedures, and quality-system requirements.
- Safely operate maintenance shop tools, rigging equipment, and hoists.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S and facility standards.
- Prioritize work and resources while demonstrating teamwork, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Participate in training on new technologies and equipment and assist in training and mentoring team members as needed.
- Support on-call, weekend, overtime, day-shift, night-shift, and emergency maintenance activities as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
