Industrial Electrician

100Hires, Inc.; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician in Festus, Missouri to support electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant equipment and systems. This role focuses on reliability, downtime reduction, and a safe working environment.

You will read schematics, work with PLCs and instrumentation, and participate in preventative maintenance. The position requires the ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and the ability to work at heights and in varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical maintenance experience is required.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PLCs and instrumentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on industrial equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and repair motors, drives, starters, breakers, transformers, and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Work with PLCs, instrumentation, and electronic control systems.
• Enter and track work orders in CMMS and locate parts as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Control systems

PLC experience

Tools

PLC hardware

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Industrial ElectricianPosition OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant equipment and systems. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining a safe working environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on industrial equipment and systemsDiagnose and repair motors, drives, starters, breakers, transformers, and control systemsRead and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagramsWork with PLCs, instrumentation, and electronic control systemsReplace and install components such as motors, valves, thermocouples, and transmittersSupport preventative maintenance programs to improve equipment reliabilityEnter and track work orders in CMMS systems and locate parts as neededOperate mobile equipment and assist with rigging when requiredFollow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environmentQualificationsIndustrial electrical maintenance experience requiredStrong troubleshooting skills across electrical and control systemsExperience with PLCs, instrumentation, and industrial automation preferredAbility to read electrical schematics and technical drawingsFamiliarity with power distribution systems and AC/DC circuitsExperience using hand tools, electrical testing equipment, and measuring devicesAbility to work independently and in a team environmentPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 100 lbsComfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying temperaturesFrequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and repetitive motionAbility to work in environments with dust, fumes, and industrial conditionsAdditional InformationMust be able to pass an electrical aptitude testSafety-focused mindset is required at all times