Maintenance Electrician I

Novolex • Fresno, CA

10d • $37 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and installing electrical and mechanical systems on production and facility support equipment within a polystyrene tray manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in supporting safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations across all production areas and utility systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of three years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems.
• Understanding of OSHA and NFPA electrical safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• technical or vocational training preferred
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and industrial control systems preferred.
• Experience with extrusion and thermoforming equipment is a plus.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience using CMMS maintenance systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on manufacturing and facility support equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and improve operational reliability.
• Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, manuals, meters, and diagnostic tools.
• Install, replace, and repair motors, drives, sensors, relays, switches, control components, and other industrial electrical equipment.
• Support production equipment including: NRM foam extruders, Irwin Thermoformers, Rennco packaging equipment, Waldrop Padders.
• Maintain and repair facility support equipment including air compressors, pumps, hydraulic systems, cooling tower water systems, and other plant utilities.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and perform basic programming modifications when required.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety standards.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Work closely with production personnel to resolve equipment issues and improve machine reliability.
• Complete maintenance work orders and maintain accurate repair documentation.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization standards in maintenance and production areas.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• constant opportunities for advancement
• skills development
• advanced education programs
• company and industry training curricula
• support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED