Seeking experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician. Journeyman card preferred. Strong troubleshooting skills required. PLC experience a plus
This position provides advanced electrical support within the Maintenance Department, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, repairing and maintaining electrical systems, and supporting PLC-controlled equipment and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Journeyman Maintenance Electrician partners with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production to keep manufacturing equipment safe, reliable, and efficient.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, install, and maintain industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems up to and including 480V three-phase systems.
- Diagnose electrical and electronic failures using schematics, ladder diagrams, diagnostic equipment, and systematic troubleshooting techniques.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery, including PLC inputs/outputs, field devices, communication issues, and control circuits.
- Connect to PLC systems to diagnose equipment faults and determine causes of machine failures.
- Troubleshoot and repair VFDs, servo drives, motors, motor controls, relays, contactors, sensors, switches, encoders, safety circuits, and other industrial electrical components.
- Troubleshoot robotic and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Read, understand, and utilize electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Install conduit, wiring, electrical panels, disconnects, motors, controls, sensors, and related electrical components.
- Perform preventive and predictive electrical maintenance according to established maintenance schedules.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production maintenance calls to minimize downtime.
- Independently diagnose complex electrical problems and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Perform root-cause analysis on repetitive equipment failures and recommend or implement permanent corrective actions.
- Modify and improve electrical controls and equipment to increase reliability, safety, productivity, and maintainability.
- Assist Engineering and Maintenance with equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and new program launches.
- Support equipment commissioning and startup activities.
- Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting support to other Maintenance personnel.
- Assist in developing the electrical skills and knowledge of apprentices and less-experienced Maintenance employees as needed.
- Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, equipment modifications, and preventive maintenance activities.
- Ensure electrical prints and documentation accurately reflect equipment modifications when applicable.
- Communicate equipment concerns, completed repairs, and required follow-up activities to Maintenance and Production leadership.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
- Follow all company safety policies, electrical safety practices, and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
- Perform other skilled-trades and maintenance duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Recognized Journeyman Electrician certification/card or equivalent documented industrial electrical training and experience.
- Demonstrated industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting.
- Strong working knowledge of 480V three-phase power and industrial control systems.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
- Experience troubleshooting motors, motor starters, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and industrial control circuits.
- Ability to independently diagnose equipment failures using electrical test and diagnostic equipment.
- Strong understanding of electrical and machine safety practices.
- Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout and hazardous-energy-control requirements.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause problem-solving skills.
Preferred
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix systems.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation controls and software.
- Experience troubleshooting and working with industrial robots.
- Experience with servo systems and motion controls.
- Experience with HMIs and industrial communication networks.
- Experience with automated assembly, machining, or material-handling equipment.
- Automotive manufacturing experience.
- Experience supporting equipment installations and manufacturing launches.
Technical Competencies
Demonstrate proficiency in:
- 480V three-phase electrical systems
- Industrial power distribution
- PLC troubleshooting
- Allen-Bradley PLC systems
- Electrical schematics and ladder logic
- Industrial control circuits
- VFDs and motor controls
- Servo drives and motion-control systems
- Motors and motor starters
- Sensors, switches, encoders, and field devices
- Safety circuits and machine guarding systems
- Industrial robotics and automation
- Electrical test and diagnostic equipment
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- Root-cause failure analysis
- Lockout/Tagout
- Electrical installation and repair
Level Expectations
- Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs independently.
- Demonstrate a high level of technical competency in industrial electrical systems.
- Take ownership of complex electrical equipment failures from diagnosis through final repair.
- Identify the root cause, rather than simply correcting the immediate symptom of an equipment failure.
- Make sound technical decisions while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
- Serve as a technical resource for Maintenance and Production personnel.
- Share knowledge and provide guidance to apprentices and less-experienced Maintenance employees.
- Proactively identify equipment reliability concerns and recommend improvements.
- Maintain a sense of urgency when responding to production downtime without compromising safety or repair quality.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
Physical Requirements
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, and working in confined or elevated areas.
- Using ladders and other approved access equipment.
- Lifting and moving tools, equipment, and materials.
- Working around operating machinery and manufacturing equipment.
- Working in varying temperatures, noise levels, and other conditions typical of an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Safety Responsibilities
- All work must be performed in accordance with company safety policies, applicable electrical safety requirements, and established safe-work practices.
- Properly follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, utilizing appropriate PPE, identifying and reporting electrical and machine-safety hazards, and ensuring equipment is returned to a safe operating condition following maintenance activities.
Work Schedule
Must be willing and able to work the assigned shift and support production requirements. Overtime, weekends, holidays, and alternate-shift coverage may be required based on business and production needs.
The Greer Group has been connecting great people with great companies since 1986. We are a North Carolina-based, woman-owned staffing and recruiting company specializing in manufacturing and other career opportunities.
Our goal isn't simply to fill a job. We want to help you find an opportunity where you can succeed, grow, and build a career.
The Greer Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
