Maintenance Electrician

Adient plc; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient Bridgewater Interiors III is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to support continuous manufacturing operations in a fast-paced plant environment. This role involves hands-on work with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, PLCs, and automation technologies to improve reliability, safety, and production efficiency.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, familiarity with VFDs and PLCs, and the ability to work independently or as part of a

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and 480V three‑phase systems is preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and work with CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrically and mechanically driven operating systems to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, including AC/DC controls and systems.
• Work with PLC-controlled equipment and assist with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Operate production equipment and perform repairs to maintain continuous operations.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians and production personnel to support operations.
• Work independently or as part of a maintenance team as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

PLC programming

VFDs

CMMS

MS Office

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Job description

Job Description

The Maintenance Electrician plays a critical role in supporting continuous manufacturing operations within a fast-paced industrial environment. This position offers hands‑on exposure to a wide range of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems while helping ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of production equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, working with advanced automation technologies, and making a direct impact on plant performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong troubleshooting skills, experience with PLCs, VFDs, and 480V three-phase systems, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair a broad range of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrically and mechanically driven operating systems to minimize downtime and support continuous production.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, including AC/DC controls and systems.
• Work with PLC-controlled equipment and assist with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Operate production equipment as needed while performing repairs to maintain continuous operations.
• Support operating functions and collaborate with maintenance technicians and production personnel as required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a maintenance team based on operational needs.

Desired Skills & Knowledge

• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong pneumatic troubleshooting experience.
• Experience working in a machine shop environment preferred.
• PLC programming skills and formal training are a plus.
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Ability to troubleshoot 480V three-phase motor control systems.
• Basic welding skills are a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly disciplined, safety-oriented, and detail-focused.
• Strong problem-solving ability, logical thinking, and a team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic.

Shift Requirement

Ability to work 2nd Shift: 5:00 PM - 1:30 AM.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with management teams while adhering to established workplace policies and procedures.

Primary Location

Bridgewater Interiors III Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat‑making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.