Industrial Electrician: PLC & Equipment Maintenance

MS Companies

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 47,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Industrial Electrician role supports manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical systems tied to production equipment and controls. This position emphasizes hands-on work with motors, sensors, pneumatic systems, and industrial controls, collaborating with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime and ensure safe operations.

Qualified candidates typically bring 5–7 years of industrial electrical experience, familiarity with

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification preferred.
Electrical trade school or apprenticeship is desirable.
5–7 years of industrial electrical or manufacturing maintenance experience.
Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and production equipment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot electrical problems on production and facility equipment and determine root causes.
Repair and maintain electrical systems, machinery, controls, motors, sensors, switches, and related components.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and equipment documentation.
Install, wire, modify, and maintain electrical equipment and production machinery.
Troubleshoot and support industrial control systems, including PLC-controlled equipment.
Troubleshoot motor controls, starters, relays, contactors, VFDs, and other electrical control components.
Assist with installation, startup, testing, and troubleshooting of new or modified production equipment.
Major focus on preventive and corrective electrical maintenance to improve reliability.