Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Position Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in a food processing plant. This role ensures all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

- Diagnose and repair electrical issues on production equipment

- Troubleshoot PLC systems, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and control panels

- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance

- Read and interpret schematics and manuals

Installation & Upgrades:

- Install and wire new equipment and control panels

- Assist with upgrades and automation improvements

- Ensure compliance with electrical codes

Food Safety & Compliance:

- Follow GMP and sanitation requirements

- Prevent contamination risks during maintenance

- Support OSHA and FDA compliance

Safety:

- Follow LOTO procedures

- Identify unsafe conditions

- Participate in safety audits

Documentation:

- Complete work orders and logs

- Document repairs and maintenance

- Assist in root cause analysis

Collaboration:

- Work with production, sanitation, and quality teams

- Support startups and minimize downtime

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED

- 3+ years industrial electrical experience

- Knowledge of 480V, 3-phase systems

- PLC troubleshooting experience

- Ability to read schematics

Preferred Qualifications

- Journeyman license

- Food industry experience

- Ammonia refrigeration knowledge

- CMMS experience

Key Skills

- Troubleshooting

- Attention to detail

- Time management

- Communication

Work Environment

- Food processing environment

- Exposure to noise and machinery

- Overtime and on-call work required

Physical Requirements

- Lift up to 50 lbs

- Work at heights/confined spaces

- Manual dexterity

KPIs

- Downtime reduction

- PM completion rate

- MTTR

- Safety compliance