Industrial Electrical Technician

Machine Specialties, Inc.; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Specialties, Inc. in Whitsett, NC is seeking an Industrial Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance Team and service the facility's mechanical operations.

You will respond to electrical repairs and breakdowns, perform routine maintenance, and upgrade equipment as necessary, with a focus on troubleshooting PLCs. The ideal candidate will have a background in CNC Machining and electrical knowledge around it.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Valid electrician license in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience as an electrical technician.
• Proficient reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Familiar with safety regulations and code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service requests and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Communicate repair timelines to affected personnel.
• Test and assess new systems and repairs.
• Assemble and install electrical panels, wiring harnesses, and other electrical equipment.
• Install new equipment and wiring to expand infrastructure as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a regular schedule.
• Ensure proper storage and use of all equipment.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical panel wiring

Blueprints reading

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Electrical panels

Wiring harnesses

Job description

Machine Specialties, Inc. (MSI) is a leading contract machining and metal finishing specialist that designs and manufactures sophisticated, cost-effective solutions to meet our clients' most demanding challenges. Our company located in Whitsett, NC, is about 8 miles outside of Greensboro, NC.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Industrial Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance Team and service the mechanical operations throughout our facility. You will respond to requests for electrical repairs and breakdowns as well as perform routine maintenance and upgrade equipment as necessary. Candidates must know how to troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and make adjustments or repairs if they are not working properly. The ideal candidate will be a background in CNC Machining and electrical knowledge around it.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to all service requests and efficiently troubleshoot and repair electrical systems
• Communicate estimated timelines for repairs to those impacted
• Conduct tests and assessments of new systems and repairs to ensure quality
• Assemble and install electrical panels, wire harnesses, and other electrical equipment
• Install new equipment and wiring to expand infrastructure as needed
• Perform preventative maintenance on a regular schedule
• Utilize and store all equipment properly

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in electrical engineering technology preferred
• Valid electrician license in good standing
• 3+ years of experience working as an electrical technician
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and all necessary equipment
• Able to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Proficient with manual and power tools
• Familiar with code requirements and company safety regulations

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/Disabilities