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Maintenance Electrician

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Maintenance Electrician About the Role: We’re hiring

licensed Maintenance Electricians

to join a growing, well-respected company with strong brand recognition and a commitment to internal promotion. In this hands-on role, you’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of electrical systems across a busy industrial facility. This is an exciting opportunity for electricians looking for excellent pay, benefits, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain, install, and repair facility electrical systems including motors, generators, transformers, VFDs, switchgear, and lighting

Troubleshoot electrical equipment and control systems using schematics and diagnostic tools

Work with 480V 3-phase motor control systems

Test and inspect motor controls, transformers, generator windings, switch panels, and related components

Perform both preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime

Safely dismantle and reassemble electrical equipment as needed

Maintain a clean and safe work area through daily housekeeping

Accurately complete shift logs and reports

Identify and communicate safety concerns or production issues to supervisors

Cross-train and assist with other maintenance tasks as needed

Follow all MSHA and company safety policies and procedures

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required

Licensed electrician

with

4+ years of industrial electrical experience

Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams

Strong troubleshooting skills across various systems: PLCs, relay logic, VFDs, motor starters, and transformers

Familiarity with hand tools, lifting devices, and testing equipment

PLC experience but not required

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Must pass a physical and drug screening