Maintenance electrician

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance ElectricianKeep Production Running. Solve Problems. Build the Future.In this hands-on role, you'll work with advanced automation systems, electrical equipment, robotics, PLCs, presses, CNC machines, and facility systems to ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency. What You'll Do
As an Industrial Maintenance Electrician, you'll be responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and improving a wide range of electrical, mechanical, and automated production systems.Your Day May Include:

• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronic, and automated equipment
• Installing and maintaining facility electrical systems, wiring, conduit, and power distribution
• Supporting machinery such as conveyors, presses, CNC equipment, robots, welders, and other automated systems
• Diagnosing equipment failures and identifying root causes to minimize downtime
• Programming, troubleshooting, and modifying PLCs and automation controls
• Working with Allen-Bradley and other programmable controller platforms
• Maintaining electrical motors, transformers, lighting systems, sensors, and related components
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining pneumatic systems and machine controls
• Supporting preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Documenting repairs, maintenance activities, and system improvements
• Helping improve equipment reliability through continuous improvement initiatives
• Assisting operators and maintenance team members by sharing troubleshooting knowledge and best practices

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation systems
• Experience with PLC programming and diagnostics
• Knowledge of industrial controls, motors, sensors, relays, and power distribution systems

Physical RequirementsThis role is active and hands-on. Team members should be comfortable:

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and stretching
• Working both indoors and outdoors as needed
• Climbing stairs and accessing equipment platforms
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Using a computer and completing electronic documentation
• Distinguishing colors, reading detailed information, and adjusting visual focus when working on equipment

About Cardinal Staffing At Cardinal Staffing, a Sure-Staff Company, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest.
We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck - it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you'll enjoy when you partner with us:

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Cardinal Staffing is the place for you. Let's get started today!
Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment DecisionsIn accordance with state mandates, we are providing this notice to inform all applicants and employees that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at various stages of our employment processes. This may include recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment-related evaluations. AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision-making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation.
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Meet Your Recruiter

Christina Ice
Vice President of Operations and Business Development

Christina has worked in staffing for more than six years, with an additional six years of hiring experience and ten years as an entrepreneur prior to joining the Cardinal Staffing team. Since starting her career with Cardinal Staffing, Christina has held a variety of positions, including Compliance and Benefits Administrator, Onsite Manager, Onsite Director, Director of Operations and Vice President of Business Development.

The excitement of being a resource for people and helping others find their career fit is so inspiring to Christina and keeps her working to find those opportunities for people. She thinks some of the things that make Cardinal Staffing a top company to work for are the transparency of the owners in their leadership, accountability to our core values and ethics, and the dedication to our customers and candidates. She firmly believes that the Cardinal culture enables its internal employees to develop into the best version of themselves. Cardinal works hard to ensure our teams are heard and valued.

Our success comes from working as partners with our customers from the very beginning of the relationship. Our teams are empowered to make the best decisions for their customers. We work hard to make sure the customer experience is second to none.

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