An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
The Industrial Electrician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and production equipment in an active manufacturing facility. The role focuses on switchgear, three-phase 480 VAC power, conduit and large cable installation, machinery connections, and plant electrical maintenance. Candidates should have 5-10 years of hands-on industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing plant; food or beverage experience is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems, production machinery, and facility equipment. Run electrical power from switchgear, distribution panels, transformers, and disconnects to manufacturing equipment. Work safely with electrical systems ranging from low voltage through 480 VAC and equipment rated up to approximately 600 amps. Install and terminate panels, disconnects, transformers, motor control centers, junction boxes, and distribution equipment. Bend and install rigid conduit, EMT, and other industrial raceway systems, and perform large cable and wire pulls. Troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical issues involving motors, contactors, relays, starters, VFDs, disconnects, and power circuits. Diagnose electrical faults using meters and other testing equipment, and interpret schematics, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, and equipment manuals. Support the installation, relocation, startup, and commissioning of production machinery and plant equipment. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and respond quickly to breakdowns to reduce production downtime. Document completed work and follow electrical codes, lockout/tagout, arc-flash requirements, and plant safety policies.
Required Qualifications:
5-10 years of hands-on industrial electrical experience. Previous electrical maintenance, installation, or industrial construction experience within a manufacturing plant. Strong experience with three-phase 480 VAC systems and high-amperage equipment rated up to approximately 600 amps. Experience running power from switchgear or electrical distribution equipment to industrial machinery. Strong conduit bending, conduit installation, cable pulling, wiring, and termination skills. Experience troubleshooting motors, VFDs, starters, contactors, relays, electrical panels, power circuits, and production equipment. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and single-line diagrams. Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and accepted industrial electrical installation practices. Ability to work independently in a production environment and meet the physical demands of the position.
Preferred Background:
Industrial electrical experience within the food or beverage manufacturing industry. Experience supporting packaging, bottling, filling, conveying, processing, or sanitation equipment. California electrical certification, journeyman-level training, or equivalent technical education. Experience in washdown, food-safety, or sanitary production environments. Bonus Skills (Not Required): The following controls experience is helpful but is not required for consideration: Familiarity with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment. Experience with Allen-Bradley or Rockwell Automation PLC platforms. Ability to assist with basic PLC I/O, sensor, field-device, HMI, and electrical-control troubleshooting.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This position works primarily inside an active manufacturing facility and may involve exposure to moving equipment, electrical hazards, elevated work areas, noise, heat, cold, wet conditions, and production-related materials. The employee must consistently follow plant safety procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
Pay:
$45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
