Industrial Electrician

OmniSource•Indianapolis, IN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to join our maintenance team. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical and control systems throughout a high-volume industrial processing facility. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who can diagnose electrical problems efficiently, work safely around high-voltage equipment, and take ownership of equipment reliability.

Requirements

Journeyman Electrician license or industrial electrical certification.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and PowerFlex VFDs.
Experience with Schneider, ABB, or other industrial drives.
Experience troubleshooting PLC I/O, Ethernet/IP, control networks, and industrial instrumentation.
Experience in recycling, automotive, manufacturing, material handling, shredding, or heavy industrial processing.
Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems.
Ability to troubleshoot instead of simply replacing parts.
Ability to take ownership of equipment problems from diagnosis through repair.
Understanding of the difference between a temporary fix and a permanent corrective action.
Comfort working independently without constant supervision.
Clear communication with operators, maintenance personnel, and management.
Serious approach to safety and adherence to proper electrical safety and LOTO procedures.
Willingness to learn new equipment and technologies.
Proactive in looking for ways to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Nice To Haves

Welding/mechanical repair experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair 480V three-phase electrical systems, motor circuits, control circuits, and distribution equipment.
Diagnose and repair AC and DC motors, VFDs, motor starters, contactors, overloads, and control transformers.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, proximity switches, photoeyes, encoders, and other industrial instrumentation.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and equipment documentation.
Troubleshoot industrial control systems and communicate effectively with operations and maintenance personnel.
Perform preventive and predictive electrical maintenance.
Troubleshoot and repair conveyor systems, shredders, sorting equipment, pumps, fans, magnets, and other industrial machinery.
Install and modify electrical components, conduit, wiring, control panels, disconnects, and motor circuits.
Use electrical test equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, megohmmeters, and other diagnostic equipment.
Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend permanent corrective actions.
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous-improvement projects.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and document repairs.
Follow all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety requirements.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
Work effectively in a dusty, heavy-industrial environment with exposure to noise, vibration, heat, and moving equipment.