Industrial Maintenance Electrician – Manufacturing

Position Summary
Creative Employment Solutions is seeking a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Electrician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems and production equipment in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience diagnosing electrical problems, minimizing production downtime, performing preventive maintenance, and working safely around industrial machinery.
The facility manufactures flexible HVAC duct and fiberglass-related products. Maintenance personnel help keep production equipment and supporting systems operating safely and efficiently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Troubleshoot electrical faults affecting manufacturing and production equipment.
Diagnose problems involving three-phase motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, overloads, fuses, and circuit protection.
Inspect and troubleshoot control panels, electrical wiring, sensors, photo eyes, limit switches, and other machine-control components.
Use a multimeter and other electrical test instruments to identify faults and verify repairs.
Read and interpret basic electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.
Perform preventive maintenance on electrical components, motors, drives, and production machinery.
Assist with troubleshooting variable-frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, and PLC-controlled equipment.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and work with mechanical maintenance personnel to restore production.
Document repairs, identify recurring equipment issues, and communicate maintenance needs to supervisors.
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety procedures, and plant safety requirements.
Relevant Equipment Experience
Candidates with experience maintaining any of the following equipment are encouraged to apply:
Industrial production lines and automated manufacturing machinery
Motors, gearmotors, drives, and conveyor systems
Sensors, switches, relays, contactors, and electrical control panels
PLC-controlled machinery and variable-frequency drives
Cutting, winding, forming, feeding, or material-processing equipment
Specific equipment and control platforms will vary by production line.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems independently and explain the repair process.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical components and motor controls.
Ability to use electrical test equipment safely.
Understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures.
PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus but is not required if the candidate has strong electrical fundamentals.
Ability to work the assigned shift and support a production environment.
Ideal Candidate
A practical, safety-conscious electrician who can diagnose electrical problems, respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, and help reduce unplanned production downtime

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No