Industrial Electrician
Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Level (2+ Years)
About the Position
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to join a growing manufacturing team. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical systems that keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.
The ideal candidate has experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment and enjoys solving technical problems while supporting continuous production operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and machinery.
- Install, maintain, and inspect electrical systems, motors, control panels, and production equipment.
- Diagnose electrical issues using meters, testing equipment, and diagnostic tools.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot motor controls, contactors, relays, VFDs, and sensors.
- Support installation of new production equipment and facility upgrades.
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work orders.
- Follow all OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and company safety procedures.
- Collaborate with maintenance technicians, engineers, and production personnel to minimize downtime.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of industrial electrical or manufacturing maintenance experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Experience troubleshooting 120V, 240V, and 480V electrical systems
- Knowledge of motors, motor controls, relays, sensors, and electrical panels
- Experience using electrical testing equipment including multimeters and megohm meters
- Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work overtime or occasional weekends as production requires
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an industrial manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical school certificate in Electrical Technology or Industrial Maintenance
- Industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
- Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
- NFPA 70E training
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Journeyman Electrician license (preferred but not required)
Desired Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Industrial controls
- Motor controls
- PLC diagnostics
- Blueprint reading
- Root cause analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Mechanical aptitude
- Team collaboration
Physical Requirements
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Work safely around industrial machinery
- Climb ladders and work from elevated platforms as needed
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Work in varying temperatures typical of manufacturing facilities
Why Join Our Team?
We are a growing company and offer the opportunity to work with modern manufacturing equipment while developing your technical skills in a collaborative environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Competitive pay $26-$34 per hour based on experience plus overtime opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth.
Qualified candidates with strong industrial electrical experience are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.
Pay: $29.41 - $35.42 per hour
Work Location: In person
