Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Maintenance Electrician Tech

Schedule: 1st Shift, overtime as needed, on call as needed

Pay: Based on Experience

Position Overview

Responsible for organizing, handling, and supporting general maintenance and electrical needs for machinery, equipment, and facility operations.

Key Accountabilities

Electrical Work – 50%

• Install and maintain electrical systems such as new equipment, alarms, and lighting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to programming and logic on industrial equipment.
• Read and understand electrical schematics.
• Install and maintain safety and distribution components such as interlocks, switches, and circuit breaker panels.
• Routinely inspect and replace outdated wiring and components.
• Follow National Electrical Code and state/local building regulations.
• Plan and design layouts of fixtures, wiring pathways, and other electrical elements in an industrial setting.
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards, code violations, and other electrical issues.

General Maintenance – 30%

• Maintain production and lab machinery and equipment in proper working condition through regular preventive maintenance (electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Diagnose and analyze problems, implement solutions, perform repairs, and verify effectiveness.
• Coordinate with external maintenance providers when necessary.
• Complete maintenance logs and maintain accurate records of repairs and routine maintenance.
• Assist with purchasing tools, equipment, and materials; communicate with vendors as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Equipment Management – 20%

• Assist in evaluating and planning machinery or equipment purchases based on production needs.
• Maintain and organize equipment manuals and documentation.
• Support installation and setup of new machinery and assist external contractors.
• Train employees on proper operation of installed equipment.

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years of industrial electrical experience
• Completion of an electrician apprenticeship, certification, or technical degree
• 2+ years of maintenance or journeyman experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, blueprints, maintenance, and repair
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Forklift experience

Preferred:

• Trade or technical certifications
• Plumbing experience