Industrial Electrician: Plant Maintenance & PLC

The Pivot Group Careers; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Kentwood, MI is seeking an Industrial Electrician to support manufacturing operations and maintain electrical systems for uptime. Salary ranges from $56,000 to $88,000 based on experience, with opportunities across Michigan.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, wiring equipment, diagnosing PLC faults, and performing preventive maintenance under lockout/tagout and NFPA 70E safety guidelines. US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of motor controls (AC/DC) and VFDs.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout and NFPA 70E safety practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completed electrical apprenticeship or tech training.
• Experience as industrial electrician in manufacturing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Install and wire new equipment and electrical components.
• Diagnose PLC and relay logic faults during downtime events.
• Test circuits and equipment with multimeters and other instruments.
• Document repairs and maintenance work in the maintenance system.
• Follow lockout tagout and electrical safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, drives, and control panels.

Skills

Motor controls

VFD knowledge

Lockout/tagout

Electrical schematics

PLC troubleshooting

PM maintenance

Wiring diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical apprenticeship or tech training

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers in Kentwood, MI is seeking an Industrial Electrician to support manufacturing operations and maintain electrical systems for uptime. Salary ranges from $56,000 to $88,000 based on experience, with opportunities across Michigan.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, wiring equipment, diagnosing PLC faults, and performing preventive maintenance under lockout/tagout and NFPA 70E safety guidelines. US work authorization required.