Maintenance Electrician

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead. Rite-Hite is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our team at our Horn Lake, MS manufacturing facility. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical systems and manufacturing equipment while supporting preventive maintenance efforts to maximize equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, and ensure safe, efficient operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Installs and repairs conduit, splices and insulates wires and cables. Analyzes all types of circuits and wiring diagrams to design, test, service, install, dismantle, repair, adjust, calibrate all types of electronic devices and systems, electronic computing and control systems, power distribution control equipment, measuring, recording, processing, and control devices, indicating devices, and instruments. Determines the best manner of making repairs to minimize interruption of production. Adjusts all new equipment for proper operating characteristics. Repairs or adjusts equipment such as main motor drives, generators, control panels, relays, switchboards, circuit breakers, lighting circuits, resistors. Performs general preventative equipment maintenance. Supports predictive and preventative maintenance programs. Answers support calls and assists with maintenance projects as needed. All other duties as assigned. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 4-7 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience. Ability to troubleshoot a variety of technical devices and processes. Ability to operate mobile and hoisting equipment. Familiarity with robotic programing, PLC hardware and software. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Skills in pneumatic and hydraulic applications are a plus. This position requires strong communication skills, product liability awareness, and excellent decision-making abilities. Must be an adept and experienced problem solver that can determine root cause of technical issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner. Must have general understanding of quality systems, welding/metal fabrication, tooling/fixturing, manufacturing processes, and maintenance operations. Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma desirable. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331-.335 & NFPA 70E electrical safety training preferred. Ability to lift 100 pounds. KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS Forklift license is required Technical education or journeyman electricians license preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (Office 49-58 dBA / Plant 70-110 dBA) Must be available to respond to urgent situations, including working beyond scheduled hours (evenings and weekends as needed). What We Offer Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more. Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing. Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year. Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rite-Hite Company