Electrical Maintenance Technician

EMS-CHEMIE (Business Unit EMS-GRIVORY); Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

EMS-CHEMIE is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician for our Sumter, South Carolina facility. This role focuses on the safe and reliable electrical operation of plant equipment within a heavy industrial setting.

You will perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshoot controls, calibrate instruments, and participate in preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial electrical maintenance, experience with AC/DC circuits and VFDs, and a

Qualifications

• At least three years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting AC and DC circuits, sensors, electrical controls, and variable-frequency drives (VFDs).
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using instrumentation, test equipment, and electrical measuring tools.
• Ability to interpret technical information and determine causes of equipment failures.
• Dependable, safety-focused approach to plant maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical control systems and solid-state equipment.
• Assemble and modify electrical and electronic systems using technical information, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
• Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate electrical components, assemblies, and systems.
• Build, calibrate, maintain, and repair electrical instruments and testing equipment.
• Analyze test results and equipment performance to identify electrical problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Conduct inspections, document findings, and recommend improvements.
• Review electrical technical information and identify necessary revisions.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Safety-focused

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Technical diploma or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance / Mechatronics / Electrical Technology

OSHA 30 certification

Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Sumter, South Carolina | Full-Time | On-Site

About EMS-CHEMIE

EMS-CHEMIE is a global specialty chemical company focused on high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals. With operations around the world, we develop and manufacture advanced materials used in demanding industrial and consumer applications.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our Manufacturing Maintenance team in Sumter, South Carolina.

Are you the technician people rely on when electrical equipment fails, a control system begins behaving unpredictably, or production needs to get back online safely?

About the Role

This position supports the safe and reliable electrical operation of plant equipment in a heavy industrial environment. The successful candidate will combine hands‑on electrical maintenance, controls troubleshooting, testing, calibration, and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and keep production running safely.

What You’ll Do

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical control systems and solid‑state equipment
• Assemble and modify electrical and electronic systems using technical information, hand tools, and measuring instruments
• Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate electrical components, assemblies, and systems
• Build, calibrate, maintain, and repair electrical instruments and testing equipment
• Analyze test results and equipment performance to identify electrical problems and recommend corrective actions
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Conduct inspections, document findings, and recommend improvements
• Review electrical technical information and identify necessary revisions
• Follow all applicable safety procedures
• Keep the electrical shop, tools, and equipment in proper working condition
• Work effectively with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and other departments

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting AC and DC circuits, sensors, electrical controls, and variable‑frequency drives
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Experience using instrumentation, test equipment, and electrical measuring tools
• Ability to interpret technical information and determine the causes of equipment failures
• Dependable, safety‑focused approach to plant maintenance
• Ability to work effectively across departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical diploma or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley or Siemens PLCs
• OSHA 30 certification
• Journeyman Electrician certification or another recognized electrical credential

Work Environment and Schedule

This position works in an active industrial production environment and may involve exposure to noise, heat, cold, and moving machinery.

Candidates must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand for extended periods
• Climb ladders and work in confined spaces as needed
• Work overtime and weekends when required
• Participate in an on‑call rotation

Why Join EMS-CHEMIE?

This is an opportunity to bring your industrial electrical maintenance skills to an established international manufacturing organization where safety, equipment reliability, and technical expertise matter.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

EMS-CHEMIE North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal or state law.