Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician $35 - $42 per hour | Chester, VA | On-site | Permanent Industrial Maintenance Electrician (Rotating Shifts) | $35–$42/Hour | Industry-Leading Benefits, Bonus & Overtime A bit about us: Our client is one of the world’s largest packaging manufacturers, with a global footprint and products used by leading brands across food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods. We’re recruiting an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician to join its Chester, VA facility. This is an opportunity to bring your electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills to a major global organization with advanced manufacturing equipment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Why join us? $35–$42/hour, depending on experience Join a global leader in the packaging industry Industry-leading benefits package Annual bonus opportunity and overtime opportunities Full-time, direct-hire position Hands-on experience with industrial automation and advanced production equipment Opportunity to build a long-term career within a global organization Schedule: Rotating shifts consisting of two weeks on 1st shift, two weeks on 2nd shift, and two weeks on 3rd shift before the cycle repeats. Job Details Key Responsibilities: Troubleshoot PLC faults, including inputs, outputs, sensors, and associated controls. Diagnose and repair 480V three-phase motors, motor starters, contactors, and related electrical systems. Maintain and troubleshoot VFDs, control panels, and automated manufacturing equipment. Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to identify issues and complete repairs. Perform preventive maintenance and respond to production equipment breakdowns. Support equipment installations, upgrades, and reliability improvements. Partner with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime. Document repairs and follow electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures. Qualifications: Industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Must be proficient in PLC troubleshooting. Must have strong experience troubleshooting and maintaining 480V three-phase motors. Experience with VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and automated production equipment. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Availability to work the rotating shift schedule and overtime as needed. PLC programming experience and relevant technical training are a plus. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot