Industrial Electrician

Sharp Electronics Corporation USA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Overtime opportunities

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Sharp Electronics Corporation in Memphis, TN is seeking a licensed Journeyman Electrician to join a skilled team responsible for maintaining facilities and plant equipment. You will install, troubleshoot, and test electrical circuits and PLC-based controls while ensuring safety and compliance with codes.

Responsibilities include servicing switchgear, transformers, and motor-driven systems, adhering to safety protocols, and performing preventive maintenance on production machinery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience handling electrical systems in an industrial setting.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs for engines, motors, conveyor systems, and production machines.

Responsibilities

• Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacle boxes, conduits, and fixtures.
• Install and troubleshoot mechanical components including belts, pulleys, bearings, and conveyors.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.
• Inspect and test switchgear, transformers, meters, regulators, and reactors.
• Test electrical/electronic equipment for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Interpret blueprints/diagrams to locate equipment and ensure code compliance.
• Follow safety standards (LOTO, SDS) and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with electrical systems

Industrial maintenance

PLC/PC-based control systems

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

PLC hardware

Job description

Overview

Will be part of a skilled team responsible for maintaining facilities and plant equipment to optimize performance and minimize downtime. Repair, install, troubleshoot, and test electrical circuits including PLC’s. Connect wiring to fixtures and power equipment. Monitors the performance of electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement. Performs and inspects all work in accordance with established safety procedures and in compliance with the requirements of local building, safety, and electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacle, switch boxes, conduits, feeder, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assembles, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Install and troubleshoot mechanical components including fasteners, power belting, pulleys, chain drives, shafting, dynamic shaft seals, sliding, ball, and roller bearings, lubricants, couplings, clutches, gear drives, speed reducers, and conveyor drive systems.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by coordinating preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, and reactors.
• Examine and test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Work with blueprints/diagrams to accurately determine location of equipment and conformance of safety codes.
• Adhere to safety and other standards set out by local authorities, Sharp (SMCA) and OSHA including but not limited to LOTO protocol and SDS standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be a licensed Journeyman Electrician with 5 years of experience in installation, operations, and maintenance of electrical systems including PLC and PC based control systems.
• Applicant should have experience working in an industrial setting which requires a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift heavy parts or equipment up to 75 lbs on a regular basis.
• Able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, and aerial lifts safely.
• Able to move furniture, desks, and equipment.
• Job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, and crawling into tight spaces.
• Must be able to differentiate between wire colors for safe wiring connections.
• A majority of the work is done indoors; however, there may be other duties as assigned which require being outdoors to complete.

About Sharp Manufacturing Company Of America

SMCA is the U.S. manufacturing facility for SHCA, the U.S. Consumer Products Group of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer and manufacturer of one-of-a-kind premium technology products, who was recently honored as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies for 2024. SHCA includes the manufacturing of premium home appliances in Memphis, TN, together with the sales & marketing, and servicing of home electronics based in Montvale, NJ. Leading products include Sharp Carousel®, Microwave Drawer™ Ovens, SuperSteam+™ ovens, and Plasmacluster® Ion air purifiers.

Compensation for this position

The starting pay rate for this position is $33.38/hour and at one year $35.00/hour. The listed contractual rates excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits.

Employee Perks

• Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plan (medical, dental and vision).
• Opportunities for daily and weekly overtime based on business needs.
• 401k retirement plan with a competitive match with financial support tools.
• Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support.
• Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
• Training and professional development.
• Vacation and paid holidays.
• Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.

Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability - veteran.

As part of our recruitment process, Sharp Electronics may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in the recruiting process. These tools are used to support, and not replace, human decision-making. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices, and all hiring decisions are made or reviewed by qualified personnel.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered. Local candidates only, please.