Electrical Maintenance Technician - South Boston, VA

MTR.vet; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

56 vacation hours

48 sick pay hours

80 hours of holiday pay

Job summary

A manufacturing company in South Boston seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a full-time role focusing on electrical installation and repair of production machinery. The technician will troubleshoot equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and maintain repair records. Candidates should have experience with industrial electrical systems and be able to read schematics. The position offers competitive pay, overtime, and comprehensive vacation benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled professionals.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and troubleshoot equipment from schematics.
• Experience with industrial electrical equipment, including VFDs and 3-phase motors.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical installation and maintenance of equipment.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning electrical equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical wiring and repairs

Communication

Independence

NEC and wiring methods

Education

Valid driver's license

Ability to read schematics

Tools

Test equipment

Forklift

Scissor lift

Job description

Military Technical Recruiting (MTR.vet) | Full time

• Salary $30-35/Hour + $1.75 shift diff for 3rd shift
• Industry Manufacturing
• Additional Comp: First year will be $85k or more with OT
• Job Type: Full time

Job Description

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the electrical installation of equipment in a manufacturing setting, and the repair, installation, and preventative maintenance of plastic production machinery and facility electrical equipment. This includes building and installing control boxes on new or refurbished equipment, helping the maintenance team solve production maintenance related issues, and may be required to direct the work of contractors who are conducting electrical installation of equipment.

Shift Availability

• First shift Monday – Friday 7 AM to 3 PM
• 3rd Shift Sunday – Thursday 11 PM to 7 AM

There is weekly OT, 5-10 hours/week or more during your shift. Also weekend OT every other month in winter but at least twice a month the rest of the year.

• Reads and interprets blueprints and electrical code specifications and schematics to effectively troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and defective parts.
• Installs, tests, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring, control devices, and equipment.
• Diagnose, determines cause and repairs malfunctioning equipment using test equipment.
• Performs repairs (electrical and/or mechanical)
• Performs preventative maintenance through inspection of electrical systems, equipment, and components.
• Operates forklift and scissor lift, as needed.
• Participates in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes.
• Has working knowledge of NEC and wiring methods.
• Maintain repair and maintenance records, including inventory, documents, manuals, drawings, etc.
• Supports the RTP quality policy and customer satisfaction mission by minimizing equipment downtime and lost production capacity.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and troubleshoot and repair equipment off of schematics/prints
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain industrial electrical equipment in a manufacturing facility on things like VFDs, AC.DC Motors, starters, drives, 3-phase motors, light fixtures and other electrical equipment (PLC experience is a bonus)
• Must be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate courtesy and tak with people.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to work independently, solve problems, and make decisions within the scope of the position with little direction.
• Near vision – the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and proof of insurability and ability to drive to other facilities if needed.
• Attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• 56 vacation, 48 Sick Pay, and 80 hours of holiday pay with no waiting.