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Facilities Electrician - Chattanooga, TN/Plant I
Location:
US Gestamp Chattanooga, US, US Gestamp
Date: Nov 21, 2025
Long Description
Role Summary
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to join our team in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role supports production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in compliance with codes.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues in production equipment, HVAC, conveyors, and building systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure safety and reliability.
- Work with PLCs, HMIs, and assist in commissioning new equipment and upgrades.
- Document maintenance activities in SAP-CMMS and support process improvement initiatives.
Key Qualifications/Requirements
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in using electrical testing equipment (multimeters, megohmmeters, etc.).
- Working knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred) and industrial control systems.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
Knowledge and Education
- High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience, preferably in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Experience with 480V 3-phase systems, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial automation systems.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
Additional Information
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
- Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
About us
We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.
Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?
- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.
Join the Gestamp team!