Industrial Electrician - 2nd shift

Blackstonevalley; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

Riverdale Mills is seeking a 2nd shift electrical technician to install, maintain, test and repair industrial electrical equipment and controls. The role focuses on electrical and instrument services across the facility.

Responsibilities include reading prints, wiring, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safe operation of equipment. Massachusetts license and 3 years of electrical/controls experience required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Massachusetts Journeyman Electrical License or higher.
• 5 years in the field or electrical apprenticeship OR 2 years of technical school plus 2 years in the field.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of installations.
• Install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, calibrate, and maintain electrical equipment throughout the facility.
• Perform electrical work safely and professionally with minimal supervision in accordance with regulations and company policies.
• Repair and replace electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other components.
• Repair and troubleshoot AC/DC drives, motor controls, PLCs, process controls and building systems such as lighting, alarms and security.
• Prioritize work, schedule plans, and follow up on directed assignments.
• Respond during off hours for emergency repairs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and keep maintenance records.
• May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment as needed.
• We are seeking candidates with controls wiring and troubleshooting experience.

Skills

Read drawings/blueprints

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical code compliance

Team player

Controls wiring

Education

Massachusetts Journeyman Electrical License

5 years field experience or electrical apprenticeship OR 2 years tech school + 2 years field

Tools

PLC’s

Motor controls

Job description

This is a 2nd shift position (3:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.)

Responsibilities: install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls, while ensuring that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine the layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, calibrate, and maintain electrical equipment throughout the facility.
• Performs electrical work safely and professionally with minimal supervision in accordance with Federal and State Regulations and Company Policies.
• Responsible for assembling, installing, examining, replacing or repairing electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Repair and troubleshoot AC/DC variable speed drives, other motor controls, PLC’s, process controls and building systems such as lighting, alarms and security systems.
• Prioritize work, schedule plans, and follow up on directed assignments.
• Responds and reports to work during off hours when emergency repairs are required.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
• May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
• Operates other equipment including but not limited to industrial forklifts, personnel lifts, skid steer type loaders and other mobile equipment.
• We are seeking candidates with controls wiring and troubleshooting experience.

Education/Experience:

• Must possess and maintain current Massachusetts Journeyman Electrical License or higher.5 years in the field or electrical apprenticeship OR 2 years of technical school – graduate and 2 years in the field.
• 3 years Electrical & Controls experience required.

Requirements:

• Good communication skills, positive attitude, and team player
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices used in electrical or mechanical areas
• Ability to interface and work from sketches and prints.
• Dedication to workplace safety.

Physical Demands:

• On feet for most of shift
• Lifting up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Pushing, pulling, turning, twisting, and bending.
• Repetitive hand motion.

Riverdale Mills offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), and profit sharing), and a supportive, inclusive workplace. We value every employee’s contribution and prioritize internal growth, promoting from within whenever possible. We foster a respectful, collaborative culture rooted in equality and personal development. Join our award-winning team where your talents make a real impact.

About Us:

Founded in 1980, Riverdale Mills is a leading manufacturer of premium welded wire mesh for the marine, security, construction, agriculture, and aquaculture industries. With over 3,500 product configurations, we are driven by innovation, sustainability, and exceptional service. Riverdale’s exemplary quality and manufacturing expertise is known worldwide.