Industrial Maintenance Electrician – 3rd Shift
Starting Pay: $28.00 per hour, depending on experience and technical knowledge
Shift: 3rd Shift
Position Type: Full-time
Work Environment: Industrial manufacturing facility
We are currently seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician to support third-shift manufacturing operations.
This position requires hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience, including strong knowledge of 480V electrical systems, PLCs, variable-frequency drives, relays, motors, and industrial control systems.
The ideal candidate can safely diagnose electrical issues, complete repairs, and support preventive maintenance in a fast-paced production environment.
Residential and HVAC-only electricians will not be considered. Industrial maintenance experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical systems
- Work safely with 480V electrical equipment and machinery
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled production equipment
- Diagnose and repair issues involving VFDs, relays, contactors, motors, sensors, and control circuits
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
- Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and production-related electrical issues
- Identify root causes of electrical failures and complete appropriate repairs
- Inspect electrical components and report safety or maintenance concerns
- Document completed repairs and maintenance activity
- Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all facility safety requirements
- Work with production and maintenance team members to minimize equipment downtime
- Assist with additional industrial maintenance duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous industrial maintenance electrical experience is required
- Strong working knowledge of 480V electrical systems
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, relays, motors, and industrial controls
- Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Experience working with manufacturing or production equipment
- Ability to safely use electrical testing and diagnostic equipment
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently during third shift
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to follow safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements
- Residential or HVAC-only electrical experience does not meet the requirements for this position
Compensation
Starting pay is $28.00 per hour and may increase depending on the candidate’s industrial maintenance experience, electrical knowledge, and troubleshooting ability.
Qualified candidates with strong industrial electrical experience are encouraged to apply.
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- 1. How many years of industrial electrical maintenance experience do you have?
Answer type: Multiple choice
No industrial experience
Less than 1 year
1–2 years
3–5 years
More than 5 years
- 2. Do you have hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing 480V industrial electrical systems?
Answer type: Yes/No
- 3. Do you have experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled industrial equipment?
Answer type: Yes/No
- 4. Which of the following do you have experience troubleshooting or repairing?
Answer type: Multiple selection
PLCs
Variable-frequency drives
Relays and contactors
Industrial motors
Sensors and control circuits
Production machinery
None of the above
- 5. Are you able to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams?
Answer type: Yes/No
- 6. Is your electrical experience primarily within an industrial manufacturing or production environment?
Answer type: Yes/No
- 7. This position does not accept residential-only or HVAC-only electrical experience. Do you meet the industrial-experience requirement?
Answer type: Yes/No
- 8. Do you have experience safely using electrical meters and diagnostic equipment?
Answer type: Yes/No
- 9. Do you have experience following lockout/tagout procedures?
Answer type: Yes/No
- 10. Are you available to work third shift on a full-time basis?
Answer type: Yes/No
- 11. Are you comfortable with starting pay beginning at $28.00 per hour, depending on experience and knowledge?
Answer type: Yes/No
- 12. Please briefly describe the industrial machinery and electrical systems you have maintained or repaired.
- 13. Please describe your experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, 480V systems, relays, or industrial motors.
- 14. When would you be available to begin working?
Work Location: In person
