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Job Title
Industrial Electrician
Position Summary
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing
electrical systems and equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment. This role ensures the
safe and reliable operation of production equipment, minimizes downtime, and supports continuous
improvement efforts through preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, test, and repair industrial electrical equipment and systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and control system issues on production machinery.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Install and maintain motors, motor controls, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), sensors, and
automation equipment.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults using testing instruments such as multimeters and
megohmmeters.
- Calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation and process control devices.
- Support equipment upgrades, machine installations, and plant improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.
- Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and follow all applicable safety regulations.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance records.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment reliability
and efficiency.
- Participate in emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance shutdowns as required.

Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of an electrical apprenticeship, technical training program, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and automation equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and industrial networking preferred.
- Familiarity with NEC (National Electrical Code) and OSHA regulations.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, motor controls, and
industrial automation systems.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement
effective corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Skills and Competencies
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Industrial controls and automation
- Motor control and VFD troubleshooting
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- Root cause analysis
- Technical documentation
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to workplace safety
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods.
- Ability to work in industrial environments, including exposure to noise, heat, and dust.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces when necessary.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and on-call schedules as required.
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing, industrial, or production facility environment.
- Exposure to energized electrical equipment and moving machinery.
- May require weekend work and emergency call-outs.