Industrial Plant Electrician

Randstad USA; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA in Stratford, CT is seeking an Industrial Electrician on the 1st shift to maintain, repair, and optimize facility equipment and complex systems.

You will troubleshoot electrical controls, industrial electronics, and automated systems to ensure safe, continuous plant operations. This role requires 5 years in an industrial setting and a high school diploma; salary ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 per year with benefits.

Qualifications

• Industrial setting experience required.
• Expertise installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial machinery.
• Proven track record in maintaining facility electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting, programming, and diagnostics for PLCs, VFDs, and drive systems to keep high-speed production running.
• Diagnose root-cause electrical issues from field devices to MCCs and control panels.
• Provide technical leadership to journeymen and apprentices on complex industrial builds and maintenance overhauls.
• Design electrical systems, read blueprints, and size transformers, conduits, and wires for integrated power and control.
• Oversee large-scale construction, facility automation, and installations from scope through commissioning and budgeting.
• Ensure NEC code compliance and safety protocols to protect crew and infrastructure.

Skills

Installation

Electrical Repair

PLC Programming

Education

High School

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician for our 1st Shift in Stratford, CT!! In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing facility equipment, plant wiring, and complex mechanical systems. You will play a vital role in troubleshooting electrical controls, industrial electronics, and automated systems to ensure continuous, safe plant operations. Candidates MUST HAVE:

• Worked in an industrial setting
• Expertise installing, troubleshooting, and maintainingindustrial machinery
• Proven track record in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility electrical systems

salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on troubleshooting, programming, and diagnostics for top-tier PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Keyence, GE Fanuc), VFDs, and drive systems to keep high-speed production running seamlessly.
• Bring your deep technical expertise to diagnose root-cause electrical issues—from field devices and sensors up to MCCs and main control panels—maximizing operational efficiency across high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Step into a prominent technical leadership role, guiding teams of journeymen and apprentices on complex industrial builds, upgrades, and scheduled maintenance overhauls.
• Perform comprehensive electrical system design, blueprint reading, and precise transformer, conduit, and wire-sizing calculations to deliver fully integrated power and control solutions.
• Oversee major industrial construction, facility automation, and infrastructure installations from initial scope and scheduling through final commissioning and budget control.
• Apply extensive knowledge of NEC code compliance (low & high voltage systems) and proactive safety protocols to protect crew members and facility infrastructure.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes

Skills

• Installation
• Electrical Repair
• PLC Programming

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

• High School