Electrician

VOLT•VISALIA, CA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Volt is immediately hiring for an Electrician for a Direct Hire opportunity in Visalia, CA. Paid 1st lunch. The primary responsibility of the Electrician is to maintain all electrical aspects of the facility and equipment. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, including wiring, lighting, circuit breakers, transformers, and control components. The Electrician will also be responsible for diagnosing electrical issues, troubleshooting automation components, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with mechanical tasks as needed. This is a full-time Direct Hire opportunity with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, subject to weekends/holidays and overtime.

Requirements

Strong understanding of electrical systems, automation controls, codes, and safety regulations.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and control issues.
Precision in work to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.
Familiarity with NFPA and NFPA 70, NFPA 70e.
Experience connecting to PLC devices and communicating to troubleshoot (I/O and IP addressing, troubleshooting, Up/Down-loading software).
Familiar with Allen Bradley Logix 5000, Factory Talk software, Ignition, Wonderware.

Nice To Haves

Ability to write programs will be a bonus but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

Maintain all electrical aspects of the facility and equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including wiring, lighting, circuit breakers, transformers, and control components.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams to understand layouts in industrial and facility settings.
Inspect electrical components for safety, functionality, and compliance with local and national electrical codes.
Diagnose electrical issues using testing devices such as multimeters, circuit testers, and other diagnostic tools.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, sensors, and other automation components.
Perform preventive maintenance to ensure system reliability and avoid unexpected breakdowns.
Assist with mechanical tasks as needed, including equipment teardown, rebuilds, and support during emergency repairs or downtime.
Collaborate with other trades and contractors to support cross-functional maintenance and improvement efforts.
Upgrade outdated electrical systems by replacing old wiring, panels, and fixtures to meet current standards.
Document work performed and maintained accurate records using the facility’s CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
Respond to emergency calls and provide quick, effective solutions to minimize downtime and maintain operations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company safety protocols.
Support energy efficiency initiatives by identifying and implementing electrical system upgrades.
Stay ahead on technology, new hardware, and firmware.
Forward think to support factory automation.