Industrial Electrician
Shaw Industries Ltd
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Job summary
Shaw Industries Ltd. is seeking an Industrial Electrician in Aiken, South Carolina. The role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves electrical and control systems to support manufacturing operations.
Day and Night shifts are available, with a focus on safe, reliable equipment performance. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience in electrical maintenance or as an industrial electrician.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Responsibilities
- Maintain motors, drives, MCCs, PLCs, robotics, and electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical and control issues affecting safety or production.
- Perform preventive maintenance and document findings.
- Support project upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Job Title
Industrial Electrician
Position Overview
Shaw is hiring for Industrial Electricians in Aiken, South Carolina! This Industrial Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical and control systems that support manufacturing operations. This role helps ensure safe, reliable, and efficient equipment performance while supporting production, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
We have both Day and Night shift available.
The Electrician is expected to perform assigned duties with a strong focus on:
- Safe work practices following OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and facility safety requirements
- High-quality workmanship delivered with a customer-service mindset
- Compliance with established maintenance standards and best practices
- Continuous development of technical skills and equipment knowledge
- Effective communication regarding troubleshooting findings, repair needs, and improvement opportunities
- Supporting teamwork and collaboration across maintenance and operations
Perform maintenance, repair, and installation activities on a variety of manufacturing equipment and systems, including:
- Motors and motor controls
- Electrical distribution systems
- MCCs, drives, inverters, converters, and reactors
- PLCs and industrial control systems
- Robotics and automation equipment
- Facility electrical systems
Diagnose and resolve electrical, control, and process-related equipment issues affecting safety, quality, or production.
- Identify root causes of equipment failures
- Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
- Perform testing and verification of repairs
- Document findings and recommend improvements
Support and execute maintenance activities designed to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Complete preventive maintenance inspections and tasks
- Repair or replace components based on equipment condition
- Assist with maintenance planning and documentation updates
- Use CMMS systems to manage work orders and maintenance records
Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and reliability initiatives.
Typical work may include:
- Motor and drive replacement
- Control system upgrades
- PLC hardware installation
- Equipment modifications
- Process improvement projects
- Production and quality enhancement initiatives
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams
- Share knowledge and assist in developing less experienced team members
- Participate in training and skill development opportunities
- Support a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Arc Flash Awareness
- PPE requirements
- Confined Space, Hot Work, and Fall Protection practices
- Safe use of lifting and material handling equipment
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and controls
- Understanding of PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, and automation components
- Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
Experience using tools such as:
- Digital Multimeters (DMMs)
- Megohmmeters
- Calibrators and testing equipment
- Network cable testing tools
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Electrical calculations
- Unit conversions
- Understanding of voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous electrical maintenance, industrial electrician, or related technical experience
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience
- Technical school, apprenticeship, military, or vocational training in electrical systems
- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, robotics, automation, or industrial control systems
- Electrical certifications or related technical credentials
Competencies:
- Work Standards
- Solve Problems
- Build Customer Satisfaction
- Collaborate
Work Shift
12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, shift starts PM, days change only
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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