Electrical Maintenance Technician

American StaffCorp; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

American StaffCorp is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for our Claremore, OK manufacturing facility. This role focuses on keeping heavy-duty machinery, automation lines, and metal fabrication equipment running safely and efficiently.

You'll diagnose faults on CNC plasma cutters and robotic welding cells, service 480V 3‑phase systems, and perform preventive maintenance while adhering to LOTO and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical maintenance in heavy manufacturing, industrial assembly or metal fabrication.
• Proficient with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens and related automation hardware.
• Experience with electrical safety and PM practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults on heavy manufacturing machinery.
• Maintain PLCs, VFDs, and sensors controlling automation lines.
• Service 480V 3-phase power systems, MCCs, transformers, and testing stations.
• Support material handling equipment like cranes, hoists, and conveyors.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Read electrical schematics and drawings to wire new installations.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and follow lockout/tagout protocols.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Heavy manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Tools

Multimeters

Circuit testers

Megohmmeters

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician for manufacturing facility ensures the continuous, safe operation of heavy-duty industrial machinery, automated assembly lines, and metal fabrication equipment. They specialize in troubleshooting and repairing the high-voltage systems, PLC-driven automation, and heavy lifting infrastructure required to build massive industrial and commercial cooling units.

Core Responsibilities

• Equipment Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair electrical faults on heavy manufacturing machinery including CNC plasma cutters, press brakes, sheet metal benders, robotic welding cells, and industrial air compressors.
• Automation & Controls: Maintain and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and sensors that manage automated factory assembly and testing lines.
• High-Voltage Systems: Service and repair 480V 3-phase power distribution systems, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, and heavy-duty fan/motor assembly testing stations.
• Material Handling Support: Perform electrical maintenance on critical plant infrastructure such as overhead gantry cranes, hoists, and motorized conveyors used to move heavy cooling unit components.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute scheduled electrical PMs on production machinery to minimize unplanned downtime and optimize manufacturing efficiency.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and European/American technical drawings to pinpoint faults or wire new factory installations.
• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to OSHA regulations, including comprehensive Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols when servicing high-power machinery.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of electrical maintenance experience specifically within heavy manufacturing, industrial assembly, or metal fabrication environments.
• Technical Skills: Mastery of multimeters, circuit testers, and megohmmeters; strong capability with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar industrial PLC platforms.
• Systems Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic interfaces common in heavy equipment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work on ladders or aerial lifts, and stand for extended periods on concrete factory floor.