Electrical Maintenance Technician Manufacturing Operations

Electrical Maintenance Technician Manufacturing Operations

Location: Petersburg, VA Employment Type: Direct Hire Starting Pay: $36.73/hour and up

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Electrical Maintenance Technicians to support equipment reliability and plant operations within a large-scale manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and automated systems that support production processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial electrical maintenance, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and supporting continuous operation of manufacturing assets.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• Benefits available beginning on the first day of employment
• Weekly performance incentives and applicable shift differentials
• Structured advancement opportunities and ongoing technical training
• Safety-oriented work culture with strong team support
• Opportunity to work with advanced industrial equipment and large-scale manufacturing systems

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective on Day One
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
• Employee Assistance Program and health advocacy resources
• Tuition reimbursement and career development programs
• Performance-based bonus opportunities

Primary Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Repair

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and production equipment
• Diagnose electrical and electronic failures across manufacturing operations
• Support plant equipment utilizing AC and DC motors, variable-speed drives, PLC-controlled systems, and power-distribution components
• Troubleshoot electrical systems operating at voltages up to 480V

Equipment Reliability & Preventive Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance activities on production machinery and mobile equipment
• Support maintenance of pumps, overhead cranes, motors, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions before operational disruptions occur

Diagnostics & Technical Support

• Utilize electrical testing instruments including voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering drawings
• Assist with troubleshooting automated equipment, control panels, and distribution systems
• Balance electrical loads and install or modify complex electrical circuits when required
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance personnel and production teams

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and materials usage
• Follow company safety procedures and applicable electrical safety standards
• Support compliance with maintenance, reliability, and operational requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Successful completion of an electrical aptitude or entrance assessment
• Three to five years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Knowledge of shop mathematics, measurements, and technical documentation
• Understanding of AC/DC motor operation and troubleshooting techniques
• Experience working with PLCs, drives, electrical controls, and industrial power systems
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E requirements and industrial electrical safety practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Proficiency using electrical hand tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment

Ideal Candidate Profile

Successful candidates are hands-on troubleshooters who enjoy solving complex equipment issues, supporting manufacturing reliability, and working within a collaborative industrial environment. This position offers long-term career growth, technical development, and the opportunity to contribute to critical manufacturing operations.