Industrial Electrician

Pregis•Arlington, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and supports electrical and electronic systems used throughout manufacturing operations. The role supports production and packaging equipment, PLC-controlled machinery, motors, drives, sensors, HMIs, and related industrial control systems to help ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations, minimize downtime, and achieve production goals. Working under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the electrician contributes to continuous improvement, safety, quality, and operational excellence initiatives. The position includes responding to equipment breakdowns, supporting installation and commissioning activities, providing technical support to production teams, maintaining accurate work records, and coordinating replacement-part needs. Pregis offers hands-on training, mentorship, cross-training, technical development, and career advancement opportunities. This is a full-time hourly position. The posting lists a day shift of 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and a night shift of 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. Overtime is required based on business needs. The work takes place in an indoor manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, heat that may exceed 90°F, humidity that may exceed 80%, and noise that may exceed 85 dB. Personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Minimum of five years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance, manufacturing, automation, field service, or a related technical role preferred.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems.
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, drives, and industrial control systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation.
Experience supporting manufacturing or packaging equipment in a production environment.
Strong electrical troubleshooting, diagnostic, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, automation equipment, motors, sensors, drives, HMIs, and control systems.
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and communicate effectively with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.
Strong communication and customer service skills; ability to take coaching and communicate respectfully with team members and leadership.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement; knowledge of manufacturing safety requirements and best practices.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling materials up to 50 pounds; working on feet for extended periods; safely working around energized equipment and production machinery; and climbing ladders or working at elevated areas when required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Exor, or similar automation platforms.
Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
Equivalent combinations of education and relevant work experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical and electronic systems on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
Diagnose and resolve issues involving motors, sensors, PLCs, HMIs, drives, electrical controls, and automation systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, blueprints, and service documentation.
Use electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Assist with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, validation, and operational support.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and peripheral systems associated with production equipment.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repair situations as needed.
Provide technical support to production personnel and operational teams.
Complete maintenance records, service reports, work orders, and related documentation accurately.
Support maintenance inventory management and communicate replacement-part needs to leadership.
Escalate complex technical issues through appropriate support channels when necessary.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Follow OSHA regulations and company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, and facility-specific requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity, quality, and operational excellence.
Promote safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.