Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the person everyone calls when a machine goes down? Do you thrive on diagnosing electrical issues, solving complex problems, and keeping production running at full speed? If so, we want to meet you!

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Detroit, MI looking to add an Electrical Maintenance Technician to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and automated production machines to keep operations running safely and efficiently. Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive hourly rate ranging between $31-$37/hr. depending on experience
• Direct Hire position - you'll be hired on directly with our client!
• Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401K
  • Paid vacation

What your day will look like:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues on production machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V.
• Troubleshoot automated equipment, PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, motors, drives, and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to restore production operations.
• Inspect machinery to identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company safety policies and electrical codes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and document repairs.

What we are looking for:

• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and production equipment.
• Working knowledge of 24V–480V electrical systems.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical prints and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Knowledge of VFDs, servo motors, robotics, and industrial automation.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Electrical certification or technical training is a plus.

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.