What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Technician position at Veteran Hiring Solutions?
Mission
Support one of America’s most advanced manufacturing environments by ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of high-voltage and control systems across a steel production facility. This role exists to sustain continuous, safe production — empowering teams to solve problems at the source and keep operations running at peak performance.
Maintain and Troubleshoot Electrical Systems: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment, including AC/DC motors, drives, power distribution, PLCs, and overhead cranes.
Apply Electrical Theory in Real Situations: Use a solid understanding of Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws to identify, diagnose, and resolve electrical failures safely and efficiently.
Ensure Safety and Compliance: Lead by example in upholding and improving facility safety standards; initiate safe work practices and reinforce a culture of vigilance.
Collaborate and Communicate: Work effectively within a high-performing maintenance team—share information, propose improvements, and act on feedback.
Innovate and Improve: Contribute to process improvement initiatives that increase reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize energy efficiency.
Hands-on problem solver who takes ownership of outcomes beyond assigned tasks
Calm under pressure; thrives in shift-based, team-oriented industrial environments
Learns quickly and adapts to new technologies and electrical systems
Values precision, safety, and accountability as much as performance
Strong communicator—comfortable working across maintenance, operations, and leadership teams
This is more than an electrical maintenance position—it’s a role built around leadership, safety, and pride in craftsmanship. You’ll be part of a team where veterans and industrial technicians work side-by-side to keep America’s manufacturing infrastructure running strong.
Ideal for candidates with backgrounds such as:
Navy EM, IC, or ET
Air Force Electrical & Environmental Systems
Army 91E, 91F, 94E, or 94F
Marine Corps 1141/1142 (Electrician/Generator Tech)
Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
Proven electrical troubleshooting and repair skills in an industrial or military environment
Experience with medium and low-voltage systems, motor controls, drives, and power distribution up to 480V
Solid understanding of electrical theory (Ohm’s & Kirchhoff’s Laws)
Strong safety record and ability to interpret technical documentation and schematics
Preferred: PLC troubleshooting, high-voltage systems, overhead crane maintenance, substation experience
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Employee stock ownership with 10% company match
401(k) with 7% match
Paid training and continuous skill development
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Compensation: $95,000–$105,000
Schedule: Rotating shift – 4 days on / 4 days off / 4 nights on / 4 nights off
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000