Maintenance Electrician

Lignetics, INC.; Oregon; On-site; USD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

IDWest in Oregon is hiring a Maintenance Electrician to ensure reliable operation of industrial electrical systems. The role requires strong problem-solving, safety awareness, and experience with building electrical infrastructure. You will troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain electrical equipment, collaborating with teams and adhering to NE Code standards.

The position offers a day shift, standard hours, and requires a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrician qualification certificate required.
• Proven work experience as a Maintenance Electrician.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems and the National Electrical Code.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspecting electrical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances.
• Identifying faults or hazards.
• Troubleshooting system failures.
• Reviewing blueprints to understand wiring placement.
• Testing electrical systems with oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
• Conducting maintenance repairs on old or faulty fixtures.
• Responding to fault requests.
• Providing suggestions for equipment replacement.
• Writing electrical maintenance reports.
• Installation of electrical appliances/equipment.
• Adhering to safety and performance standards.
• Assist in mechanical maintenance when needed.
• Help in completing PM as scheduled.
• Completing assigned task given by Supervisor.
• Knowledge of PLC and drive system.
• Ability to interact with outside services.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

LOTO procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrician qualification certificate

Tools

PLC and drive system

Job description

Description

Job Type:Full Time

Shift:M-F, 8a - 4:30p, occasional OT

Compensation:$40 - $41/hour

** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Maintenance Electrician

To ensure success as a maintenance electrician, you should have high-level problem-solving skills, extensive experience working with industrial electrical systems, and excellent communication skills. Ultimately, a top-class maintenance electrician ensures the smooth running of a building's electrical system and resolves issues quickly and efficiently.

Maintenance Electrician Responsibilities

• Routinely inspecting electrical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances.
• Identifying faults or hazards.
• Troubleshooting system failures.
• Reviewing blueprints to understand wiring placement.
• Testing of electrical systems with oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
• Conducting maintenance repairs on old or faulty fixtures.
• Responding to fault requests.
• Providing suggestions for equipment replacement.
• Writing electrical maintenance reports.
• Installation of electrical appliances/equipment.
• Adhering to safety and performance standards.
• Assist in mechanical maintenance when needed.
• Help in completing PM as scheduled.
• Completing assigned task given by Supervisor.
• Knowledge of PLC and drive system.
• Ability to interact with outside services.

Maintenance Electrician Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Electrician qualification certificate.
• Proven work experience as a Maintenance Electrician.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems and the National Electrical Code.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to immediately understand and react to verbal safety commands, audio alarms, and written hazard alerts in English in a Manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in English to accurately read, interpret, and execute equipment lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols and machine operation manuals.
• Sufficient English verbal skills to clearly and instantly report machine malfunctions, near-misses, or unsafe floor conditions to supervisors and team members.
• This role operates in the immediate vicinity of fast-moving, heavy automated equipment. Clear, real-time communication and strict adherence to English-language safety signage are mandatory for workplace safety.
• High degree of manual dexterity with good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to grasp and hold objects.
• Capable of climbing ladders and working at various heights on platforms or lifts.
• Ability to walk for frequent extended periods, sometimes on uneven surfaces
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders and lifting.

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