Maintenance Electrician Job at ZipRecruiter in Dallas

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Location: Dallas, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

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

Pay: Based on Experience

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Electrician to support both electrical systems and general maintenance across all facility and production equipment. This hands-on role is essential to ensuring operational efficiency and workplace safety in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Work (50%)
  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for machinery, lighting, and alarms.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electrical programming and logic issues on industrial equipment.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
  • Install and service safety components such as interlocks, switches, and circuit breaker panels.
  • Inspect, test, and upgrade outdated wiring and electrical components.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, state, and local electrical codes.
  • Design and plan electrical layouts for new equipment and facility improvements.
  • Identify and correct safety hazards or code violations.
• General Maintenance (30%)
  • Perform regular preventive maintenance on production and lab equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
  • Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions and confirm the effectiveness of repairs.
  • Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs.
  • Assist with procurement of tools, parts, and supplies; manage vendor relationships.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Equipment Management (20%)
  • Assist in evaluating and planning new machinery purchases and setups.
  • Support installation and testing of new equipment.
  • Maintain and organize technical manuals and documentation.
  • Train team members on new machinery operation and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial electrical experience
• Completion of electrician apprenticeship or degree from a technical school
• 2+ years of general maintenance or journeyman-level experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency with electrical systems, power distribution, schematics, and controls
• Ability to disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Forklift experience
• Trade or technical certifications
• Plumbing or general facility maintenance experience