What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Electrician (LME/MPJ/MPE) position at Express Employment Professionals - Albany, OR?
Role Snapshot
Location: Corvallis, OR
Pay: $43–$47 per hour, DOE
Step into a hands-on role where your electrical license and multi-craft expertise keep high-output manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently. As an Industrial Maintenance Electrician, you’ll be the go-to problem solver for troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading production machinery while partnering closely with operations to minimize downtime.
A Day in the Life- Start with safety: apply lockout/tagout and PPE protocols before diving into diagnostics.
- Investigate faults on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; identify root causes and perform lasting repairs.
- Execute preventive maintenance and spot opportunities to enhance equipment reliability.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, and OEM manuals to plan work.
- Complete electrical installations, wiring, component replacements, and equipment repairs.
- Perform welding and fabrication when needed to support equipment uptime.
- Service and repair motors, pumps, forklifts, and other production assets.
- Document maintenance activities, repair details, and equipment issues accurately.
- Coordinate with production teams to schedule interventions that reduce downtime.
- Be available for overtime, weekends, and occasional after-hours responses as required.
- Required electrical license: LME, MPJ, or MPE (active).
- At least 5 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience.
- Strong analytical, technical, and mechanical aptitude.
- Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, including PLC programming fundamentals.
- Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and arc welding (preferred).
- Reliable attendance, dependability, and professional maturity.
- Ability to work independently and safely in a manufacturing environment.
Safety is non-negotiable. You consistently apply lockout/tagout, wear appropriate PPE, and follow facility procedures to the letter.
Salary : $43 - $47