Industrial Electrician

Gabriel Group; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gabriel Group is seeking an Industrial Electrician for a 24/7 food-packaging manufacturing facility in Martinsburg, WV. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems on extrusion lines, PET/XPET processing, and related equipment to ensure reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of industrial experience, strong high-voltage knowledge, and proficiency with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMIs, and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years as an Industrial Electrician in manufacturing.
• High voltage experience and reading electrical schematics is required.
• Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and safety standards (LOTO, NFPA 70E).
• Experience with GMP/SQF environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems on extrusion lines and related equipment.
• Install and service 480V 3-phase power, VFDs, motors, and lighting systems.
• Diagnose automation issues using PLCs, HMIs, relays, and sensors.
• Maintain electrical integrations and ensure safe facility operation.
• Support startup, equipment installation, and line expansions.
• Perform preventative maintenance and drive improvements for MTBF and uptime.
• Adhere to OSHA, NEC, GMP/SQF standards; document maintenance work.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

HMI systems

Electrical schematics

Safety compliance

Preventative maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Journeyman Electrician License

Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electromechanical Technology

Formal apprenticeship program

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

480V/277V and 208V/120V systems

Job description

• Location 5115 Winchester Ave,Martinsburg, WV, 25405,United States
• Base Pay $35.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

Key Responsibilities-

Maintenance & Equipment:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems on extrusion lines, PET/XPET processing, recycling systems, and thermoforming machines.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot 480V 3-phase power systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motors, transformers, and lighting systems.
• Diagnose automation and control issues using PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs, relays, and sensors.
• Maintain and troubleshoot facility electrical integrations, including motorized makeup air louvers, HVAC controls, fire alarm panels, and Class II combustible dust collection systems.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation:

• Champion a strong safety culture by strictly adhering to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, NFPA 70E (Arc Flash) protocols, and utilizing proper PPE at all times.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with OSHA, NEC, and environmental standards, particularly regarding hazardous location classifications (Combustible Dust environments).
• Perform all work in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SQF standards, ensuring conduit, panels, and repairs pose zero cross-contamination or Foreign Material (FM) risk.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and updated electrical schematics.

Startup & Expansion Support:

• Actively participate in startup operations, equipment installations, line expansions, and capacity increases by running conduit, pulling wire, and terminating connections.
• Support commissioning, debugging, and ramp-up of new equipment and control processes.
• Help build and standardize electrical spare parts programs and documentation suitable for a growing operation.

Preventative Maintenance & Continuous Improvement:

• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on critical electrical panels, motors, and facility systems (e.g., thermal imaging, connection tightening).
• Analyze electrical downtime trends and root causes to drive corrective actions and process improvements.
• Implement reliability best practices to improve MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and overall equipment uptime.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. A valid State Journeyman Electrician License, or an Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electromechanical Technology, or completion of a formal apprenticeship program is highly preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience as an Industrial Electrician in a manufacturing or production environment (Plastics, thermoforming, or food & beverage manufacturing experience is a strong plus).

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency with 480V/277V and 208V/120V systems. Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals. Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).

Safety Knowledge:

Comprehensive understanding of OSHA electrical safety regulations, LOTO, and the NEC. Prior experience working in combustible dust environments (Class II locations) is highly desirable.

Work Schedule:

Flexibility to support on-call rotation and off-shift coverage to ensure continuous 24/7 operations.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders/stairs for extended periods. Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs and operate high-reach equipment (scissor lifts, boom lifts). Must comply with all GMP facility gowning requirements.

Summary

• The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing all electrical systems and production machinery in a 24/7 food-packaging manufacturing facility. This role ensures the reliability, safety, and efficiency of extrusion, PET/XPET, recycling, and thermoforming equipment while supporting a growing and expanding operation.
• The Industrial Electrician will work closely with the maintenance team to minimize equipment downtime, safely troubleshoot complex electrical issues, and ensure all electrical work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, and strict GMP/SQF food safety standards. This position plays a critical role in sustaining heavy industrial power systems, controls, and facility infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.