Industrial Electrician

Accelera; Portland (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for our Michigan facility. Open across three shifts, you will perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on industrial electrical systems to keep production lines running smoothly.

The role requires solid electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, the ability to work independently or with a team, and the candidate must supply their own tools. Journeyman credentials are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician credential is highly desirable.
• Proven background in maintenance and repair of industrial electrical systems.
• Demonstrate high mechanical and electrical proficiency to solve complex challenges.
• Able to work well as an individual contributor or in a team.
• Candidates are expected to supply their own tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical systems and machinery.
• Troubleshoot automated production lines (PLCs, HMIs, CNCs, motor drives, VFDs, and thermal control units) and fix malfunctions.
• Use schematics and wiring diagrams to guide repair efforts.
• Maximize production efficiency by performing proactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a safe, organized workplace by following safety and environmental protocols.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electrical systems

PLC/HMI/CNC knowledge

Safety protocols

Education

Journeyman Electrician credential

Tools

Industrial tools

Job description

Our manufacturing facility is looking for talented Maintenance Electricians to assist with the upkeep of our equipment, perform technical troubleshooting, and contribute to ongoing operational improvements.

Available Schedules: Openings across all three shifts.

Core Duties

• Handle the installation, routine maintenance, diagnostic testing, and repair of various industrial electrical systems and machinery.
• Identify and resolve malfunctions in automated production lines, including PLCs, HMIs, CNC machinery, motor drives, VFDs, and thermal control units.
• Utilize technical documentation, such as schematics and wiring diagrams, to guide repair efforts.
• Help maximize production efficiency by performing proactive maintenance and ensuring quick fixes to minimize downtime.
• Contribute to a secure and organized workplace by strictly adhering to all safety, environmental, and facility cleanliness protocols.

Required Background

• A Journeyman Electrician credential is highly desirable.
• Proven background in the maintenance and repair of industrial electrical systems.
• Demonstrate a high level of mechanical and electrical proficiency to solve complex technical challenges.
• Capability to function effectively both as an individual contributor and in a collaborative team setting.
• Candidates are expected to supply their own set of tools.

Compensation and Schedule

We offer opportunities for additional hours depending on production demands, which generally involves working on Saturdays or Sundays on an alternating weekend basis.

• Possession of a Journeyman’s License.
• Background in industrial electrical work.
• Expertise in managing industrial electrical systems.

Equipment and Technology

• VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)