Industrial Electrician - Manufacturing

Maxcess International•Eureka, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role supports continuous production by ensuring all electrical, control, and automation systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred
Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience as an industrial/manufacturing electrician
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (480V/3-phase, motor controls, PLCs)
Experience with troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Familiarity with safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
Experience with BAS systems (Trane Tracer, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, etc.)
Experience with Fire Alarm Systems
Knowledge of robotics, automation, or industrial networks
CMMS experience for maintenance tracking
OSHA or NFPA 70E training

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems, including motors, drives, PLCs, control panels, sensors, and power distribution equipment
Troubleshoot electrical and control system failures to minimize downtime
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical equipment
Program, diagnose, and modify PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs as required
Inspect equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations and electrical codes (NEC, OSHA, NFPA, etc.)
Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new installations
Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment reliability
Document maintenance activities, repairs, and system changes
Respond to emergency breakdowns during production hours or on-call rotations