Electrical Technician

JM Eagle•Fontana, CA

12d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Technician installs, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and tests electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical equipment throughout the manufacturing facility. The position supports safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, while complying with Company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable electrical codes. The role works independently and collaboratively with production, engineering, contractors, and other departments to minimize equipment downtime. It has no supervisory responsibilities. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential. Overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and emergency call-ins may be required based on operational needs. Employees must follow Company safety rules, wear required personal protective equipment, and perform other duties as assigned. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing environment. Conditions may include extreme cold or heat, noise, vibration, moving machinery, electrical currents, falling debris, chemicals, gases, fumes, poor ventilation, and dust. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Minimum three years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, AC/DC motors and drives, motor controls, electrical distribution systems, instrumentation, process controls, and industrial electrical equipment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and safe electrical work practices.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience.
Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical and mechanical equipment issues.
Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions, schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical documentation.
Ability to prioritize assignments, exercise sound judgment, and work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work at varying heights.
Ability to reach, grasp, push, pull, and perform repetitive use of the hands and arms.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently; heavier items require team lifting or mechanical assistance.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and diagnostic instruments.
Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and electrical systems while wearing required PPE.
Ability to recognize equipment status indicators, warning signals, gauges, and other operational displays.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and other departments in person, by telephone, or through other methods.
Ability to operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and other powered industrial equipment after appropriate training and authorization.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred; equivalent education, technical training, and relevant work experience may also qualify.
Minimum three years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial electrical and mechanical equipment.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
Troubleshoot analog and digital control systems, PLCs, motor controls, sensors, instrumentation, and electrical components.
Install, maintain, repair, and test AC/DC motors, motor drives, inverters, transformers, electrical panels, lighting systems, and conduit.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot facility electrical distribution systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, manuals, and technical specifications.
Repair and maintain electrical motors, drives, process equipment, and associated mechanical components.
Inspect equipment and determine when repairs or component replacements are required.
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and plant improvement projects.
Complete maintenance work orders, inspection reports, and other documentation accurately and timely.
Comply with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Company safety procedures.
Maintain work areas according to Company housekeeping standards.
Safely operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and other equipment after appropriate training and authorization.
Assist in training new maintenance employees as assigned.
Coordinate with production, engineering, contractors, and other departments to minimize equipment downtime.
Respond to emergency equipment failures as required.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality; work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, or emergency call-ins when operational needs require.
Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with Company safety rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.