Maintenance Electrician

Rite-Hite • Horn Lake, MS

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Rite-Hite is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our team at our Horn Lake, MS manufacturing facility. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical systems and manufacturing equipment while supporting preventive maintenance efforts to maximize equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 4 - 7 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot a variety of technical devices and processes.
• Ability to operate mobile and hoisting equipment.
• Familiarity with robotic programing, PLC hardware and software.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills, product liability awareness, and excellent decision-making abilities.
• Adept and experienced problem solver that can determine root cause of technical issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• General understanding of quality systems, welding/metal fabrication, tooling/fixturing, manufacturing processes, and maintenance operations.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds.
• Forklift license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in pneumatic and hydraulic applications are a plus.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma desirable.
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331-.335 & NFPA 70E electrical safety training preferred.
• Technical education or journeyman electricians license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs conduit, splices and insulates wires and cables.
• Analyzes all types of circuits and wiring diagrams to design, test, service, install, dismantle, repair, adjust, calibrate all types of electronic devices and systems, electronic computing and control systems, power distribution control equipment, measuring, recording, processing, and control devices, indicating devices, and instruments.
• Determines the best manner of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
• Repairs or adjusts equipment such as main motor drives, generators, control panels, relays, switchboards, circuit breakers, lighting circuits, resistors.
• Performs general preventative equipment maintenance.
• Supports predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Answers support calls and assists with maintenance projects as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
• A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

What This Job Offers

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