Industrial Maintenance Electrician -- Thermoforming Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Compensation: Starting range of $32.48-$38.97/hour - paid weekly

Schedule: 3rd Shift, 10:30 pm – 6:30 am (rotating two days off)

What a Night on the Floor Looks Like

When the lights dim, production doesn’t stop—and neither do you. As the go-to industrial electrician for our overnight thermoforming and extrusion operations, you move from line to line ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and ready to run. One hour you’re diagnosing a finicky conveyor sensor; the next, you’re optimizing a former for better throughput. Between calls, you’ll complete preventive work orders, tidy your zone, and capture accurate notes so the next shift has a seamless handoff.

Your Impact and Core Responsibilities

• Carry out planned electrical maintenance on thermoforming assets to protect system integrity and prevent downtime.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery: trim presses, extruders, formers, crystallizers, dryers, conveyors, and grinders.
• Diagnose and replace defective components on plant equipment; perform minor mechanical repairs as needed.
• Implement upgrades and modifications on new and existing equipment to improve performance and safety.
• Complete all documentation accurately and on time; support smooth shift-to-shift communication.
• Keep your work areas orderly and safe; maintain housekeeping standards.
• Follow company policies and procedures and adhere to all safety rules and regulations—every task, every time.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of related experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical/electrical blueprint reading, welding, and basic fabrication.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting background; thermoforming experience preferred.
• Familiarity with PLCs (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred); ability to diagnose via PLC I/O is a plus.
• Bring your own tools and use them safely and effectively.
• Collaborative mindset—works well in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime and other shifts as needed.

Professional strengths: analytical thinking, problem solving, project coordination, strong technical aptitude, customer service orientation, interpersonal savvy, clear oral and written communication, teamwork, sound judgment, motivation, planning and organizing, professionalism, focus on quality and output, safety mindset, adaptability, reliable attendance and punctuality, dependability, initiative and innovation, time management, mechanical and electrical aptitude, and strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs independently.
• Use hands and arms to handle tools, operate machinery, and perform precise maintenance tasks.
• Work in hot, cold, wet, dusty, or noisy conditions as needed.
• Read technical documents and safety information with clarity; perform detailed inspections.
• Respond to alarms, signals, and verbal directions effectively.
• Wear appropriate PPE for each task.

Core Proficiencies

• PLC troubleshooting
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Industrial electrical experience and systems
• Blueprint reading

Tools & Technologies You’ll Use

• Injection molding machines
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Extrusion machines
• Thermoforming machines
• Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Servo motors