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Plant Maintenance Electrician How you'll spend your day You start with a quick safety huddle and a scan of the CMMS to prioritize work orders. A packaging line is down—within minutes you're tracing a control circuit, reading a schematic, and isolating a faulty starter. Later, you'll tune a VFD, verify a transformer tap, and commission a replacement motor. Between calls, you update PM tasks that keep our equipment reliable, from checking thermocouples and transmitters to inspecting breakers and valves. When a lift is needed, you operate mobile equipment and coordinate safe rigging so the team can return the line to peak performance. What you'll do Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and equipment Diagnose issues with motors, drives, starters, breakers, transformers, and control circuits Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to solve problems quickly Work directly with PLCs, instrumentation, and electronic control systems Install and replace components, including motors, valves, thermocouples, and transmitters Execute and improve preventative maintenance tasks to reduce unplanned downtime Enter, track, and close out work orders in the CMMS; source needed parts Operate mobile equipment and assist with rigging when required Follow strict safety procedures and keep your work area organized and clean What you bring Hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience Proven troubleshooting ability across power and control systems Background with PLCs, instrumentation, and industrial automation (preferred) Fluency in reading electrical drawings and schematics Knowledge of power distribution and AC/DC circuits Comfort using hand tools, test instruments, and precision measuring devices Strong individual contributor who collaborates well on a team Physical demands Lift up to 100 lbs Work at heights, in confined spaces, and across varying temperatures Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and repetitive motion Comfort operating in industrial environments with dust and fumes Additional notes You must pass an electrical aptitude assessment A safety-first mindset is essential at all times