Industrial Maintenance Electrician – Manufacturing

Creative Employment Solutions•Houston, TX

About The Position

Creative Employment Solutions is seeking a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Electrician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems and production equipment in a manufacturing environment. The facility manufactures flexible HVAC duct and fiberglass-related products. Maintenance personnel help keep production equipment and supporting systems operating safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate can diagnose electrical problems, minimize production downtime, perform preventive maintenance, and work safely around industrial machinery.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems independently and explain the repair process.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical components and motor controls.
Ability to use electrical test equipment safely.
Understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to work the assigned shift and support a production environment.

Nice To Haves

PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus but is not required if the candidate has strong electrical fundamentals.
Experience maintaining industrial production lines and automated manufacturing machinery; motors, gearmotors, drives, and conveyor systems; sensors, switches, relays, contactors, and electrical control panels; PLC-controlled machinery and variable-frequency drives; or cutting, winding, forming, feeding, or material-processing equipment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot electrical faults affecting manufacturing and production equipment.
Diagnose problems involving three-phase motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, overloads, fuses, and circuit protection.
Inspect and troubleshoot control panels, electrical wiring, sensors, photo eyes, limit switches, and other machine-control components.
Use a multimeter and other electrical test instruments to identify faults and verify repairs.
Read and interpret basic electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.
Perform preventive maintenance on electrical components, motors, drives, and production machinery.
Assist with troubleshooting variable-frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, and PLC-controlled equipment.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and work with mechanical maintenance personnel to restore production.
Document repairs, identify recurring equipment issues, and communicate maintenance needs to supervisors.
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety procedures, and plant safety requirements.