Electrical Maintenance Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Description

The Electrical Maintenance Technician supports daily production by troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, automation controls, and light mechanical components on CNC and automated manufacturing equipment. The role focuses on advanced diagnostics, safe electrical panel work up to 480V, and working on PLC/HMI/servo and industrial communication systems, while participating in continuous improvement to reduce downtime.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, and repair all aspects of automation and CNC machinery

• Support equipment involving PLC programming, minor program edits, HMI programming, servo controllers, and industrial communication systems

• Plan and install primary and secondary controls; diagnose electrical/electronic failures; repair or replace components

• Identify and replace defective control modules; test and validate equipment functionality

• Update wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and documentation to reflect changes

• Perform mechanical repairs as needed (all technicians participate where required)

• Support daily continuous improvement (CIP/Kaizen) initiatives

• Record completed and in-progress work within the SAP work order system

• Follow safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and arc flash protocols

• Perform additional duties needed to support production and equipment uptime

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with automation, CNC controls, robotics, PLCs, PCs, and HMIs

• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical prints, schematics, and OEM equipment documentation

• Strong understanding of industrial communication systems (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet, serial protocols) and communication cable/LAN components

• Fully competent working safely inside electrical control panels at various voltage levels

• Qualified to work on 3-phase systems up to 480V, following PPE and safety procedures

• Strong computer skills, problem-solving ability, and mechanical aptitude

• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs

• Experience with Arc Flash Safety requirements (NFPA 70E)

• Electrician license (state or journeyman) preferred

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans