1st Shift Lead Electrician

Express Employment Professionals - Columbus; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Health benefits

PTO

Overtime available

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Columbus is seeking an experienced Lead Electrician to head electrical maintenance and automation troubleshooting on plant equipment. You will guide maintenance technicians, diagnose complex issues, and support equipment upgrades in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 4+ years in industrial maintenance or a related field, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of PLCs and automation systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial maintenance, electrical maintenance, or automation experience or related degree/certification.
• At least 2 years in a leadership, supervisory, lead technician, or team lead role in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams/electrical schematics.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial automation systems preferred; Fanuc/Motoman robotics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance technicians in daily electrical and automation troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and upgrade plant electrical systems.
• Work with PLCs, VFDs, PWM drives, servo motors, and related equipment.
• Diagnose & repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Read wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Install, modify, adjust, and repair electrical components and controls.
• Troubleshoot automation systems and respond to equipment breakdowns
• Follow plant safety procedures and report hazards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Leadership

Wiring diagrams

PLCs & automation systems

Safety procedures

Education

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

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Mitsubishi robotics

Job description

Job Description

Hiring immediately!

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 experience OR Associate 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 techniquesExperience with PLCs and industrial automation systems preferred
• Experience with Fanuc and/or Motoman robotics preferred
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

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

Company Description

Express Employment Professionals is a full-service staffing agency specializing in Industrial, Warehouse, Administrative, Skilled Manufacturing, Engineering, Accounting, and Finance positions. Serving Indy-South and Columbus.