What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Electrician position at Wright Technical Services?
Wright Technical Services is supporting a leading manufacturing partner in Mentor, Ohio that is seeking a highly skilled Journeyman Maintenance Electrician to join their 1st shift maintenance team. This role is ideal for a certified Journeyman with extensive industrial experience, strong troubleshooting ability, and a deep understanding of electrical systems, safety standards, and high-voltage equipment.
Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, and repair electrical wiring, conduits, receptacles, switch boxes, lighting, and related components
- Work with 480V / 3-phase power systems, transformers, breakers, and disconnects
- Diagnose and repair industrial machinery, motors, conveyors, gear drives, pulleys, and mechanical power transmission components
- Perform preventive maintenance using diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation
- Install, troubleshoot, and tune burners, burner control systems, temperature controllers, and PID components
- Support automation-related equipment such as VFDs, sensors, and control panels
- Maintain and organize electrical inventory; support subcontractor coordination as needed
- Follow safety standards including Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, PPE, and NEC/NFPA/OSHA compliance
- Stay updated on electrical code changes and best practices
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Journeyman Industrial Maintenance Electrician Certificate required
- 10–15 years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910, and industrial safety protocols
- Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot using electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Experience with VFDs, sensors, control panels, and basic PLC concepts
- Familiarity with CMMS systems; SAP experience preferred
- Experience with burners, temperature controllers, PID tuning, and flame control systems
- Prior experience sourcing or coordinating subcontractors
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform both electrical and mechanical repairs
Salary : $30 - $43
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