Electrical Maintenance Technician
About The Position
General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations by maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and helping ensure safe and efficient production. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, responding to equipment failures, and supporting installations, upgrades, automation initiatives, and capital projects. The technician supports manufacturing equipment such as furnaces, welding systems, leak testing equipment, and material handling systems, including PLC-controlled and automated systems. The role also requires following applicable safety regulations and procedures, maintaining accurate maintenance records, and contributing to equipment reliability and continuous improvement. The position is located in Franklin, Wisconsin, reports to the Maintenance Manager, and is classified as non-exempt.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3–7+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience; manufacturing experience is preferred.
- PLC troubleshooting skills; Allen-Bradley or Siemens experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Knowledge of industrial wiring and controls.
- Experience using electrical diagnostic tools, including multimeters and megohmmeters.
- Ability to read ladder logic diagrams and schematics.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Flexibility to work overtime or on-call as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, and reach.
- Ability to work in an industrial environment with heat, noise, and moving equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Technical degree or certification in Electrical Maintenance or a related field.
- Experience with automation, robotics, or HMI systems.
- Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent.
- Experience in metal fabrication or heat exchanger manufacturing.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems.
- Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC experience.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, including motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, and control panels.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to support equipment uptime and reliability.
- Respond to equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions.
- Install and modify electrical wiring, components, and control systems.
- Support equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and capital projects.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Maintain and troubleshoot furnaces, welding systems, leak testing equipment, and material handling systems.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled and automated systems.
- Follow OSHA, NEC, and NFPA 70E regulations and company safety procedures.
- Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
- Participate in safety audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and records.
- Identify and implement improvements to increase equipment reliability.
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Benefits eligibility on Day 1.
- Generous PTO plan; vacation is earned immediately.
- Attendance bonuses paid.
- 11 paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
