Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician Location(s): Tallmadge, OH, US, 44278 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Hourly Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 70075 Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician Revision Date: July 2026 Location: Tallmadge, OH PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, apparatus, and electrical/electronic components of industrial machinery. This role uses man lifts, forklifts, hoists, and electrical testing equipment as required to support safe and reliable plant operations. This role will also be responsible for mechanical work as assigned. This individual is expected to perform as a skilled maintenance professional with the ability to analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement appropriate corrective actions. C ompensation & Incentives - Hourly Rate: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour, based on experience level - Shift: 6:40 PM - 7:00 AM (weekend rotation) - Shift Differential:$2.00/hour - Sign-On Bonus:$3,000 - $1,500 after 90 days - $1,500 after 180 days Span of Control : No direct reports JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping Take personal ownership and follow all safety rules, procedures, environmental requirements, and compliance standards for working safely each day and hold team members to the same high standards Maintain good housekeeping practices and ensure work areas are clean and orderly after each job is completed. Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant electrical and electronic systems. Diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment, including transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, relays, switches, position-sensing devices, and related components. Perform motor control and power circuit troubleshooting, including fuse sizing, motor amp readings, and basic DC motor control. Troubleshoot AC, DC, servo drive systems, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). Understand and troubleshoot burner systems, control loops, IM/APC systems, and weight control equipment. Apply knowledge of grounding, shielding, and electrical noise mitigation practices. Utilize basic knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems to support equipment reliability. Serve as the lead resource for electrical downtime troubleshooting and repair. Technical Knowledge & Reliability Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, P&ID drawings, and technical documentation. Apply knowledge of industrial electrical codes, local compliance requirements, motor theory, wire sizing, thermal overload protection, and electrical best practices. Monitor critical motors and electrical equipment to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize performance. Lead or support electrical root cause analysis activities to identify and eliminate recurring failures. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Develop, implement, and support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for motors, panels, drives, and other critical electrical assets. Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and overall plant performance. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime and o