Hands-On Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

Builders FirstSource; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical systems in a manufacturing setting. You will diagnose 480V/3-phase power, motors, and control circuits, read schematics, and work hands-on to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

On-site role requiring strong safety practices; you will also work with PLC inputs/outputs, VFDs, sensors and field devices, performing preventive maintenance

Qualifications

• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Experience with 120V, 208/240V and 480V industrial electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of motor controls and control circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC inputs/outputs (PLC programming not required).
• Experience with VFDs, sensors and industrial controls.
• Ability to bend conduit and perform complete electrical installations.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and follow machine sequences.
• Comfortable reading prints and using diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose 480V/3-phase power, motors, motor starters, contactors, relays and breakers.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment using inputs/outputs and machine sequence.
• Troubleshoot sensors, photo eyes, proximity switches and field devices.
• Work with VFDs and industrial motor controls.
• Install and terminate electrical wiring and equipment.
• Bend and install EMT and rigid conduit.
• Pull wire and size conductors for installations.
• Read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics and prints.
• Perform electrical measurements and testing with meters and diagnostic tools.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot industrial instrumentation and devices.
• Perform preventive maintenance; respond to breakdowns.

Skills

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

NEC knowledge

Industrial electrical systems 120V/208

Motor controls

PLC IO troubleshooting

VFDs & sensors

Conduit bending & wiring

Electrical schematics reading

Multimeter usage

Safety documentation

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Builders FirstSource is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical systems in a manufacturing setting. You will diagnose 480V/3-phase power, motors, and control circuits, read schematics, and work hands-on to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

On-site role requiring strong safety practices; you will also work with PLC inputs/outputs, VFDs, sensors and field devices, performing preventive maintenance