Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Jobot; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 65,023,000 - 186,252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jobot in Massachusetts seeks a Journeyman Maintenance Electrician to join a highly automated facility. You will troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery, repair electrical systems, and support predictive maintenance for optimum performance.

Ideal candidates have a MA Journeyman Electrician license, 5+ years in industrial maintenance, and strong conduit, motor, and automation knowledge. Competitive hourly pay and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician License is required.
• High school diploma or GED essential.
• 5+ years as a maintenance electrician in industrial manufacturing.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment and PLC-controlled systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain highly automated production equipment and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Install and bend EMT and rigid conduit (½"–2").
• Diagnose and repair motors, drives, control panels, and automation systems.
• Support PLC-controlled production lines and electrical schematics.
• Complete work orders and maintenance records; promote safety and reliability.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Motor controls

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

VFDs and hydraulics

Education

Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician License

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Journeyman Maintenance Electrician

Salary: $45 - $65 per hour

About us

Global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced manufacturing, with operations in 103 countries and more than 400 facilities worldwide. With over 100 years of innovation and 30,000 employees globally, they are known for investing heavily in safety, sustainability, automation, and employee development.

This is an opportunity to join one of the most technologically advanced manufacturing facilities in the region, working with highly automated production equipment, PLC-controlled systems, robotics, and modern maintenance practices. If you’re looking for a stable career with a company that continues to invest in its people, equipment, and technology, this is the type of organization where top maintenance professionals build long-term careers.

Why join us

• One of the Most Automated Manufacturing Facilities, working on highly automated production lines, advanced material handling systems, mixers, conveyors, pumps, filling equipment, robotics, PLC-controlled machinery, and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology.
• Complex Equipment, Not Just Basic PMs – Diagnose and repair sophisticated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production systems in a world-class manufacturing environment where no two days are the same.
• Global Industry Leader – Backed by a company with 115+ years of success, operations in 103 countries, 400+ manufacturing facilities worldwide, and over 33,000 employees.
• Career Growth & Technical Development – Gain exposure to advanced automation, continuous improvement initiatives, predictive maintenance programs, and modern manufacturing systems that will elevate your maintenance career.
• Competitive Compensation – Industry-leading hourly pay, shift differential, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Top Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, 401(k) with 5% match, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Programs, Tuition Assistance, and more.
• Stable, Long-Term Career Opportunity – Join a financially strong organization that continues to invest heavily in its people, equipment, facilities, and technology.
• Safety-First Culture – Work for an employer known for world-class safety standards, employee development, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain highly automated production equipment, electrical systems, and PLC-controlled machinery throughout the facility.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and production efficiency.
• Install, run, thread, and bend EMT and Rigid conduit (½"–2), including offsets, saddles, kicks, and 90-degree bends.
• Diagnose and repair electrical circuits, motors, drives, control panels, and industrial automation systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled production lines and identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Support AC/DC motor controls, VFDs, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic controls using wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment, including voltmeters, ohmmeters, and megohmmeters, to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Complete work orders, maintenance documentation, and equipment records accurately.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and best maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician License required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance electrician in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Proven experience running, threading, and bending EMT and Rigid conduit (½"–2), including offsets, saddles, kicks, and 90's.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, control panels, electrical networking, and automation systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and high-speed production lines.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC motors, VFDs, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic controls.
• Proficient with electrical testing and troubleshooting equipment, including voltmeters, ohmmeters, and megohmmeters.
• Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance systems.

Information & Equal Opportunity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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