Industrial Electrician

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Gahanna, OH

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician plays a key role in maintaining the electrical and control systems that support production and safety operations at the steel drum reconditioning plant. This position combines hands-on electrical maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, and instrumentation work to ensure efficient operation of cleaning, coating, and reconditioning equipment, as well as auxiliary plant systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school certificate preferred
Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Experience with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and control wiring required
Familiarity with 3-phase systems, motor controls, and panel building
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills (electrical and controls)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, and control theory
Excellent safety awareness and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently or as part of a cross-functional team
Basic mechanical aptitude a plus (pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience in metal or drum reconditioning, coating, or similar process industries.
Familiarity with hazardous location wiring (Class I, Div 1/2).
Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
Experience with preventive maintenance software (CMMS).

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including motors, drives, panels, sensors, and power distribution
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults in production and facility systems
Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment to minimize downtime
Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC standards and plant safety policies
Support the operation of process lines for cleaning, reconditioning, painting, and drying of steel drums
Maintain electrical components of conveyors, ovens, burners, pumps, and wash stations
Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability
Participate in energy efficiency and equipment improvement initiatives
Follow and enforce all plant safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental procedures
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, schematics, and documentation of electrical/control changes
Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities