Industrial Electrician

Komar Industries - York; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Komar Industries - York is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade electrical systems and automated machinery in a manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on safe operation, equipment uptime, and compliance with electrical codes. Candidates should have related technical training and significant hands‑on experience with electrical and control systems, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and automation components.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in Industrial Electricity preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems and production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, PLC, motor control, and automation system failures.
• Install, test, and maintain wiring, panels, drives, sensors, and control devices.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Conduct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial Electricity

Electrical Maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree or certification in Industrial Electricity

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Infrared camera

Job description

Job Summary:

The Industrial Maintenance Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading electrical systems, production equipment, and automated machinery in a manufacturing environment. This position ensures the safe and reliable operation of electrical and control systems to maximize equipment uptime, product quality, and production efficiency while maintaining compliance with all safety regulations and electrical codes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems and production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, PLC, motor control, and automation system failures.
• Install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, conduit, panels, transformers, motors, drives, sensors, and control devices.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Servo Systems, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controllers.
• Inspect, repair, and replace faulty electrical components and equipment.
• Support installation, start‑up, and commissioning of new machinery and production systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot power distribution systems up to facility voltage requirements.
• Conduct equipment testing using multimeters, meggers, infrared tools, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and productivity.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance situations as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical degree, diploma, or certification in Industrial Electricity, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory, motor controls, power distribution, and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification.
• Experience with robotics, automated material handling systems, or manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication systems.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• NFPA 70E training.