Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Tharp Consulting; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in Michigan is seeking an on-site Maintenance Electrician to keep high-speed snack and cereal production lines running safely and reliably. You will troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, motors, and VFDs, perform preventive/predictive maintenance, and support equipment upgrades in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will uphold safety and quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with industrial electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Hands-on experience with PLC-controlled systems, motors, and VFDs.
• Ability to execute preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, PLC-controlled equipment, motors, and VFDs.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment upgrades and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

Motors

VFDs

Preventive maintenance

Safety standards

Teamwork & communication

Job description

(on-site)

Responsible for maintaining high-speed snack and cereal production line equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Key Duties

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, PLC-controlled equipment, motors, and VFDs
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime
• Support equipment upgrades and reliability improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet safety and quality standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with industrial electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Hands-on experience with PLC-controlled systems, motors, and VFDs
• Ability to execute preventive/predictive maintenance practices
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Effective teamwork and communication skills