Electrical Maintenance Technician

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

AD&D and life insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Texas seeks a Maintenance Technician to install, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems for our manufacturing equipment. You will troubleshoot PLCs, drive systems, and power transmission components while prioritizing uptime and operator safety.

You will interpret schematics, perform preventative and predictive maintenance, lead electrical projects, and collaborate with production teams on process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade certification or equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of experience as an industrial electrician in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years as an industrial maintenance mechanic or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize electrical and mechanical systems including PLCs and drive systems.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot plant sub-systems.
• Provide rapid-response repairs to minimize downtime and keep operations running.
• Execute preventative and predictive maintenance to extend equipment life.
• Lead electrical projects for process improvements and capital initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Overtime readiness

Tool proficiency

Health & safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade or vocational certification

Journeyman Electrician apprenticeship

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical testing equipment

Power distribution hardware

Job description

Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you will install, repair, and maintain sophisticated electrical systems for our specialized manufacturing machinery, minimizing downtime and keeping our operators safe.

Responsibilities

• Expertly maintain and optimize sophisticated electronic and mechanical systems, including advanced electrical controls, PLCs, high-voltage drive systems, and power transmission components.


• Interpret complex schematics and blueprints to monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance plant-wide electrical and mechanical sub-systems.


• Provide rapid-response troubleshooting and high-quality repairs for all company assets to ensure continuous operational flow.


• Execute rigorous routine, preventative, and predictive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and prevent unscheduled downtime.


• Analyze operational inefficiencies to implement strategic improvements and proactive plans of action.


• Lead electrical project work for plant-wide process improvements and provide technical expertise for major capital initiatives.


• Partner with manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges and offer cross-functional support for electrical and mechanical issues.

Working hours

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills

• Mechanically inclined with great troubleshooting and diagnostic skills


• Organized with good communication skills and attention to detail


• Works well independently and with others


• Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with rapidly changing demands and priorities


• Knowledge and ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.


• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.


• Must be willing and able to work overtime, as needed

Education

High School

Experience

1-4 years

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; Trade or vocational school certification; equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of education; Journeyman Electrician apprenticeship greatly appreciated


• 5+ years of experience as an industrial Electrician in a manufacturing environment


• 2+ years of experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic or similar role in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.


• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, push, pull, grasp, grip, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.


• Must be able to visually inspect machines.


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.


• Willing and able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Pay

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Equal Opportunity

• Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.


• At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.


• If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].