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Industrial Electrician – Manufacturing
Job Summary
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role supports continuous production by ensuring all electrical, control, and automation systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Key Responsibilities
Maxcess is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role supports continuous production by ensuring all electrical, control, and automation systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems, including motors, drives, PLCs, control panels, sensors, and power distribution equipment
- Troubleshoot electrical and control system failures to minimize downtime
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical equipment
- Program, diagnose, and modify PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs as required
- Inspect equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations and electrical codes (NEC, OSHA, NFPA, etc.)
- Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new installations
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment reliability
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and system changes
- Respond to emergency breakdowns during production hours or on-call rotations
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred
- Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as an industrial/manufacturing electrician
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (480V/3-phase, motor controls, PLCs)
- Experience with troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment
- Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Familiarity with safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices
- Experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
- Experience with BAS systems (Trane Tracer, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, etc.)
- Experience with Fire Alarm Systems
- Knowledge of robotics, automation, or industrial networks
- CMMS experience for maintenance tracking
- OSHA or NFPA 70E training
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and around machinery
- Willingness to work overtime, shifts, or weekends as needed
- Manufacturing/industrial setting with exposure to noise, heat, and moving equipment
- Use of PPE required
Maxcess is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.