Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Skillforce; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $178/day

Travel mileage reimbursement

Flight provided

Job summary

Skillforce is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician for a 28-day project in Richmond, VA. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and production equipment in a heavy industrial metals environment.

The role requires strong troubleshooting across electrical controls, three-phase motors, and PLC systems, with the ability to work day or night shifts and extended hours. Per diem and travel reimbursements apply as described.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with electrical controls, three-phase motors, switches, sensors and related systems.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and either day or night shift.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems on industrial production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment used in non-ferrous metal manufacturing.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical controls and PLC systems.
• Rebuild and replace failed equipment components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Electrical maintenance

Tools

PLC systems

Three-phase motors

Sensors and switches

Job description

Skillforce is immediately hiring experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician for a minimum 28-day project in Richmond, VA. As an Industrial Maintenance Electrician you are responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and production equipment in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment producing non-ferrous metals.

Pay:

$45/hour, based on experience.

• $178 per day per diem ($1,246 per week) paid for all days while traveling.
• When traveling, your time is compensated at your regular hourly rate
• If traveling by personal vehicle, mileage will be reimbursed at $0.76 per mile
• If traveling by air, the flight will be provided, with reimbursement for rental car and fuel

Schedule

• 28-day project
• 12-hour shifts
• Must be available to work day or night shifts.

Industrial Maintenance Electrician Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems on industrial production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment used in non-ferrous metal manufacturing.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical controls and PLC systems.
• Rebuild and replace failed equipment components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety procedures.

Industrial Maintenance Electrician Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with:
• Electrical controls
• Three-phase motors
• Switches, sensors, and related industrial electrical systems
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and either day or night shift.