Maintenance Electrician

JENNMAR is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician with a strong background in machine electrical controls, industrial automation, and troubleshooting. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing electrical systems associated with manufacturing equipment, production machinery, and automated control systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLCs, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and industrial electrical systems, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and equipment reliability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Machine Electrical Controls

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machine electrical control systems.
• Diagnose issues involving PLCs, HMIs, drives, relays, contactors, sensors, servos, and motor control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Install, wire, and modify electrical control panels and machine automation systems.
• Assist with machine startups, commissioning, and production line modifications.
• Perform electrical testing using meters, megohm testers, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Support automation improvements and equipment upgrades to improve productivity and reliability.

Electrical Maintenance

• Maintain facility and production equipment in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules.
• Install, repair, and replace motors, transformers, disconnects, breakers, and electrical distribution components.
• Troubleshoot AC and DC electrical systems up to 480V.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all electrical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work documentation.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend equipment and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Participate in reliability initiatives and preventive maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams on capital projects and equipment upgrades.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent industrial electrical experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
  • Motor controls and starters
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Sensors, encoders, and industrial instrumentation
  • Electrical schematics and ladder logic
  • Industrial machinery and automated systems
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V.
• Proficiency with electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or Automation.
• Experience with robotics and servo systems.
• Experience programming or modifying PLC and HMI applications.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, or industrial networking.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and moving machinery.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and on-call schedules as needed.

Key Competencies

• Electrical troubleshooting expertise
• PLC and automation knowledge
• Root cause analysis
• Preventive maintenance
• Safety-focused mindset
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork

Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; voluntary 401k plan with company match up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life and short-term disability coverage.

EOE M/F/D/V