1st Shift Industrial Lead Electrician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and more

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Lead Industrial Electrician for 1st shift in Columbus, Indiana. This hands-on leadership role oversees maintenance and electrical troubleshooting to support plant equipment and automation systems.

The position requires 4+ years in maintenance or 2+ years in a leadership role, with an Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance Technology or related field. Office hours and location in Columbus are provided.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial maintenance, electrical maintenance, or automation experience or an Associate degree/technical certification in a related field.
• At least 2 years of leadership, supervisory, lead technician, or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and repair techniques.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial automation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance technicians in daily electrical and automation troubleshooting activities.
• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and upgrade plant electrical systems.
• Work with PLCs, programmable controllers, VFDs, PWM drives, servo motors, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Reading wiring diagrams

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance Technology/Maintenance Electrician/Mechatronics

Tools

PLCs

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Fanuc robotics

Motoman robotics

Job description

Company Information

A company in Columbus, Indiana is hiring 1st ShiftIndustrial Lead Electricianto their team!This is a direct hire opportunity!

The Lead Electrician will be responsible for leading maintenance and electrical troubleshooting efforts while supporting the repair, maintenance, and improvement of plant equipment and automation systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical and industrial automation knowledge, along with proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

This role is a hands-on leadership position that will oversee maintenance activities, assist with troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and help develop and support maintenance team members.

Lead Industrial Electrician's Pay/Benefits

• Up to $42/HR (based on experience)
• Opportunities for growth!
• Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and more!
• Overtime available
• And more!

Schedule

• 1st Shift:Monday-Friday /6:30am-2:45pm

Job Duties

• Lead and support maintenance technicians in daily electrical and automation troubleshooting activities
• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and upgrade plant electrical systems
• Work with PLCs, programmable controllers, VFDs, PWM drives, servo motors, and related equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Install, modify, adjust, and repair electrical components and controls
• Troubleshoot Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, and other automation systems
• Support production by responding to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs
• Follow all plant safety procedures and report potential hazards
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities

Requirements

• 4+ years of industrial maintenance, electrical maintenance, or automation experienceORAssociate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Maintenance Electrician, Mechatronics, or a related field
• At least 2 years of leadership, supervisory, lead technician, or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
• Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Experience with PLCs and industrial automation systems preferred
• Experience with Fanuc and/or Motoman robotics preferred
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Visit our office in person:Office Hours:Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Visit our office in person:1405 Washington Street Columbus, IN 47201

About Us

Serving the Columbus, Shelbyville, Edinburgh, Franklin, Seymour, North Vernon, and the surrounding counties, Express Employment Professionals is a full-service staffing agency specializing in Industrial, Warehouse, Administrative, Skilled Manufacturing, Engineering, Accounting, and Finance positions