Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, machinery, and production equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical controls including PLCs, AC/DC drives, servo drives, motors, relays, switches, sensors, power supplies, and 120V–480V (single and three-phase) electrical systems.
• Assist with the design, installation, modification, and startup of new electrical and automation systems.
• Provide programming support and troubleshooting for PLC and control systems; PLC programming experience is preferred.
• Work with plant personnel and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and system utilization.
• Plan, schedule, and implement approved electrical and controls projects.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control schematics and blueprints.
• Use diagnostic and testing equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, voltage testers, functional generators, and precision measuring tools.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and monitor spare parts inventory.
• Train maintenance personnel in electrical troubleshooting and controls maintenance.
• Follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical, vocational, or certificate training in Electrical Technology or Industrial Maintenance preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrician or maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of 120V–480V industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, drives, motors, sensors, and industrial controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and climb frequently.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Available for overtime, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as needed.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).