Electrician

DFM Solutions; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DFM Solutions in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Electrician to maintain and repair industrial equipment and building systems. You will assess electrical issues, install wiring, inspect components, and support equipment modifications.

The role requires PLC troubleshooting, reading schematics, and using electrical testing tools; EPA refrigerant license preferred. Safety, integrity, and teamwork are essential in this high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Journeyman’s Card in relevant industrial field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, hoist maintenance, utilities, substations, HVAC equipment, and dock equipment.
• Ability to read electrical prints and schematics.
• Experience using electrical testing equipment including multimeter, megger, etc.
• Generator knowledge.
• EPA Refrigerant license preferred.
• Good computer skills and strong safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment and/or building facilities equipment.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and fixtures.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards or defects.
• Connect wires to fixtures, motors and other electrical equipment; replace switches and fuses.
• Operate testing equipment, power tools, hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Support equipment modifications and equipment installations.
• Conduct routine audits and verifications to confirm the completion of maintenance activities.
• Arrive on the job, ready to work every day according to the work plan and schedule.
• Demonstrates role model behavior for safety, integrity and ethical standards.
• Ensure all work performed complies with environmental regulations.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Hoist maintenance

Electrical safety

Prints & schematics

Generator knowledge

Dock equipment

Education

Journeyman’s Card

EPA refrigerant license (preferred)

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Job description

ELECTRICIAN

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Electrician is responsible for assessing any electrical issues involving machinery and building maintenance.

Primary Goals and Responsibilities

• Corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment and/or building facilities equipment.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and fixtures.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards or defects.
• Connect wires to fixtures, motors and other electrical equipment; replace switches and fuses.
• Operate testing equipment, power tools, hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Support equipment modifications and equipment installations.
• Conduct routine audits and verifications to confirm the completion of maintenance activities.
• Arrive on the job, ready to work every day according to the work plan and schedule.
• Demonstrates role model behavior for safety, integrity and ethical standards.
• Ensure all work performed complies with environmental regulations.

Role Requirements

• Journeyman’s Card in relevant industrial field or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, hoist maintenance, utilities, substations, HVAC equipment, and dock equipment.
• Must be able to read electrical prints and schematics.
• Experience using electrical testing equipment including multimeter, megger, etc.
• Generator knowledge.
• Universal EPA Refrigerant license preferred.
• Good computer skills.
• Experienced in industrial safety practices.
• Professional, service oriented and easy to work with.

Working Conditions

• Required to communicate in an industrial setting at a moderate noise level.
• Required to stand and walk on a concrete surface for 8 hours per day.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust for focus.

Work Environment

• Moving mechanical parts
• Noise levels moderate to loud
• Non-climate control facility environment
• Employee may be required to work above ground level or in small work areas