Industrial Electrician

TriMas Corporation•El Cajon, CA

26d•$33 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical power, control, and production-equipment systems across manufacturing departments. The role independently resolves routine and complex industrial electrical failures, supports preventive maintenance and equipment reliability, and documents work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The electrician works under the direction of the Maintenance Lead and Maintenance Manager and escalates engineering, programming, utility, or specialized OEM issues when additional expertise or authorization is required. The position supports industrial electrical distribution and production equipment, including CNC machining centers and lathes, hydraulic forming presses, press brakes, welding and fabrication equipment, compressors, pumps, chillers, and auxiliary systems. It also supports equipment installation, relocation, startup, shutdown, and commissioning, and coordinates with production, maintenance, engineering, EHS, vendors, utilities, inspectors, and outside service providers. The role follows company safety rules and EHS procedures, including lockout/tagout, electrical safe-work practices, arc-flash and shock protections, PPE requirements, machine guarding, and safe lifting. It is performed on-site four days per week, Tuesday through Friday, from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in El Cajon, California. Work takes place around machinery and other conditions typical of an aerospace manufacturing plant. The position requires access to information or technology subject to ITAR; applicants must meet ITAR’s definition of a U.S. person. The expected pay range is $33–$40. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for additional incentives, with further details provided during the interview process.

Requirements

At least 5 years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant experience and demonstrated capability.
Ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain 480-volt three-phase power, industrial motor-control, and machine-control systems.
Working knowledge of electrical codes and industrial wiring methods, CNC and production-equipment support, electrical schematics and ladder diagrams, preventive maintenance, and safe use of electrical test equipment.
Ability to organize work, communicate clearly, document maintenance activities accurately, and work effectively with limited supervision.
Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, procedures, safety information, drawings, and technical documentation in English.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; stand and walk for extended periods; bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work at elevated locations.
Ability to use electrical hand and power tools, distinguish wiring and device markings, and access machinery, panels, and electrical equipment for inspection and repair.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED; education is preferred but not required when equivalent experience and capability are demonstrated.
Trade-school, apprenticeship, or certificate training in industrial electricity, electrical technology, mechatronics, or a related field.
PLC and industrial-network diagnostic experience.
CNC controls experience.
Thermography experience.
Aerospace manufacturing experience.
General mechanical or facilities knowledge.
Applicable electrician certification, license, or documented qualified-electrical-worker training where required by the work performed.
PLC programming or advanced troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical distribution, branch circuits, machine power, motor controls, control panels, lighting, transformers, disconnects, and related equipment.
Support CNC machining centers and lathes, hydraulic forming presses, press brakes, welding and fabrication equipment, air compressors and dryers, pumps, chillers, and auxiliary systems.
Diagnose electrical and control failures using safe troubleshooting methods, schematics, ladder diagrams, technical manuals, equipment history, and test instruments.
Respond to electrical work orders and production breakdowns, isolate faults, complete authorized repairs, restore equipment safely, and communicate status and next steps.
Perform assigned preventive and predictive electrical maintenance, inspections, condition checks when assigned, connection verification, component replacement, and functional testing.
Install and terminate conduit, raceway, cable, wire, junction boxes, enclosures, disconnects, devices, and control components.
Complete electrical modifications and equipment connections from approved drawings and specifications; identify field conflicts and obtain approval before deviating from authorized scope.
Record labor, failure, repair, parts, readings, and follow-up information in the CMMS; identify recurring failures and recommend preventive-maintenance or reliability improvements.
Verify phase rotation, voltage, current, grounding, control operation, safety interlocks, guarding, and equipment function before returning equipment to service.
Maintain electrical tools, meters, test equipment, work areas, and spare parts; support 5S and housekeeping standards.
Coordinate with production, maintenance, engineering, EHS, vendors, utilities, inspectors, and outside electrical or OEM service providers.
Safely troubleshoot and repair 480-volt three-phase and lower-voltage systems, motors, starters, contactors, overloads, relays, transformers, power supplies, fuses, circuit protection, and control circuits.
Diagnose VFD, soft-starter, sensor, switch, solenoid, encoder, interlock, and machine-control faults; interpret schematics, one-line diagrams, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.
Perform basic PLC input/output diagnostics and fault isolation when qualified; escalate advanced or specialized issues as needed.
Apply grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, conductor sizing, labeling, enclosure, and installation practices in accordance with applicable codes, standards, permits, and company requirements.
Troubleshoot electrical interfaces on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including motors, pumps, solenoids, pressure switches, transducers, valves, sensors, and control circuits.
Support equipment installation, relocation, startup, shutdown, and commissioning, including power verification, control checks, and documentation updates.
Work with maintenance technicians to distinguish electrical faults from mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, process, or programming problems and coordinate appropriate responses.
Provide practical electrical guidance to the maintenance apprentice when assigned, without assuming formal supervisory authority.
Troubleshoot CNC machine alarms and electrical faults involving power supplies, control transformers, contactors, relays, circuit protection, switches, sensors, interlocks, coolant and lubrication controls, motors, pumps, and chillers.
Diagnose servo, spindle, encoder, drive, and CNC-control symptoms to the practical component or system level; escalate programming, parameter, board-level, proprietary, or specialized control issues.
Support safe machine recovery and verify electrical and safety-system operation before production release.
Follow safety rules and procedures, establish electrically safe work conditions when required, and perform energized diagnostics only when authorized, justified, qualified, and conducted with required risk controls and PPE.
Recognize unsafe conditions, stop work when necessary, protect employees and equipment, and report electrical hazards, incidents, damaged safety devices, and code concerns.
Maintain panels, enclosures, labels, covers, clearances, and electrical work areas in safe condition.
Perform other electrical and maintenance-related duties consistent with qualifications, authorization, and operational needs.