Electrical Maintenance Technician

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Industrial Electrician to support electrical maintenance and repair operations in our grey iron casting manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing electrical systems and equipment to ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency in a demanding foundry environment.

What You'll Do:

• Perform routine and emergency electrical maintenance on foundry equipment, including but not limited to, molding machines, conveyors, dust collection systems, and shot blast machines.
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues involving motors (AC/DC), variable frequency drives (VFDs), control circuits, sensors, relays, and power distribution panels.
• Install and wire new electrical systems or upgrades on production machinery, adhering to NEC codes and plant standards.
• Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic diagrams.
• Perform troubleshooting and limited programming support on PLC-controlled equipment (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Modicon).
• Conduct infrared thermography scans on electrical panels, motor connections, and switchgear to proactively identify hotspots or equipment at risk of failure.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement equipment upgrades or efficiency improvements.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks and inspections on critical systems including lighting, MCCs, and electrical panels.
• Document completed work in our maintenance Fiix system with accuracy and detail.
• Support plant-wide energy efficiency and safety initiatives through continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure all work complies with plant safety procedures, OSHA standards, and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for electrical downtime events or safety incidents.
• Assist mechanical maintenance technicians with small repairs as needed

Safety and Quality Expectations

• Consistently use required PPE including eye protection, hearing protection, steel-toe boots and a dust mask / PPAR in areas where required.
• Adhere to all safety policies.
• Report any quality concerns immediately to department leadership.
• Maintain clean work environment in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

• Wellness Programs and access to Worksite Wellness Center, including family members.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision coverages.
• Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(K) Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE allowances

What We Need From You:

• Prior experience in an industrial setting is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions clearly.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Willingness to work in a team-based environment and learn new equipment.
• A minimum of a good base understanding of electrical theory

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.