Facilities Electrician - Chattanooga, TN/Plant I

Gestamp; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting. You will support production and engineering to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include maintaining electrical systems, troubleshooting issues in production equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting in commissioning upgrades.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial electrical experience, preferably in automotive/high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in compliance with codes.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues in production equipment, HVAC, conveyors, and building systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure safety and reliability.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, and assist in commissioning new equipment and upgrades.
• Document maintenance activities in SAP-CMMS and support process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Electrical testing

PLCs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical Technology certification/associate degree

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to join our team in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role supports production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in compliance with codes.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues in production equipment, HVAC, conveyors, and building systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure safety and reliability.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, and assist in commissioning new equipment and upgrades.
• Document maintenance activities in SAP-CMMS and support process improvement initiatives.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in using electrical testing equipment (multimeters, megohmmeters, etc.).
• Working knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred) and industrial control systems.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Knowledge and Education

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience, preferably in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with 480V 3-phase systems, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.

Additional Information

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
• Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences