Industrial Electrician

## Industrial Electrician

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.

## Qualifications

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.