Maintenance Electrician - 2nd Shift

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Paramount, CA

About The Position

Perform a broad range of electrical maintenance activities supporting facility infrastructure and manufacturing equipment. The role covers basic electrical repairs, such as lighting and receptacle maintenance, as well as troubleshooting, repair, testing, and modification of industrial machinery, AC motors, motor controls, automation systems, and power distribution equipment. The electrician also supports mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs as needed to maintain plant operations and equipment reliability. Work may be performed independently or collaboratively with Operations and Maintenance personnel, and includes participation in cross-training initiatives. The position requires working safely in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, including at heights, in pits, and in confined spaces.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical training in electrical maintenance, industrial electrical systems, or a related field.
At least 5 years of industrial or manufacturing electrical maintenance experience.
Proficiency using hand tools, portable electric tools, electrical testing equipment, and typical shop equipment.
Demonstrated proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and component-level failure diagnosis.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Experience troubleshooting AC motors, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems.
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team and complete work on time.
Ability to work effectively with Operations and Maintenance personnel.
Willingness to participate in cross-training and support mechanical maintenance activities as needed.
Ability to work at heights, in pits, and in confined spaces.
Ability to work overtime and respond to emergency equipment breakdowns as required.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
PLC troubleshooting experience.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work across multiple maintenance disciplines.
Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Computer literacy for planning work, identifying parts, using CMMS software, creating work orders, and documenting completed work.
Familiarity with hydraulic presses, ring rolling equipment, or other heavy manufacturing equipment.
Confined Space Entry training and experience.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, branch circuits, conduit, panels, and related infrastructure.
Diagnose electrical, electronic, automation, and control-system failures using schematics, wiring diagrams, testing equipment, and root-cause analysis techniques.
Troubleshoot and test AC motors, support repairs, and perform insulation resistance (megger) testing to assess motor and circuit health.
Troubleshoot and repair motors, motor control centers (MCCs), starters, relays, contactors, transformers, safety circuits, and associated control components.
Follow applicable electrical safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E, and company safety procedures.
Support mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs as needed for plant operations and equipment reliability.
Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to diagnose and resolve equipment failures.
Participate in cross-training to develop broader maintenance skills and support mechanical maintenance activities as needed.
Work with Operations and Maintenance personnel to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns and work overtime as required.
Plan work, identify parts, use CMMS software, create work orders, and document completed work as applicable.