Electrical Maintenance Technician
About The Position
General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations in Franklin, Wisconsin. The position maintains equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports safe, efficient production in an industrial manufacturing environment. The technician diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and modifies electrical systems and components, including motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, wiring, and control panels. The role performs preventive and predictive maintenance, responds to equipment failures, supports equipment upgrades and automation initiatives, and helps troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and PLC-controlled systems. The technician follows applicable safety regulations and company procedures, including OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and Lockout/Tagout requirements. The role also maintains accurate maintenance records, identifies reliability improvements, and supports lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Overtime or on-call work may be needed.
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).
- Experience with industrial wiring and controls.
- Ability to use electrical diagnostic tools, including multimeters and megohmmeters.
- Ability to read ladder logic diagrams and electrical 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 pounds.
- 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.
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 manufacturing equipment, including furnaces, welding systems, leak testing equipment, and material handling systems.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled and automated systems.
- Follow OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, company safety procedures, and Lockout/Tagout 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 beginning on Day 1.
- Generous PTO plan, with vacation earned immediately.
- Attendance bonuses.
- 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
