Maintenance Electrician

Lignetics; Town of Marathon (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lignetics is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to ensure reliable operation of our electrical systems at our Wisconsin facility. The role requires diagnosing issues, performing timely repairs, and maintaining documentation of maintenance activities.

Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, familiarity with NEC, and the ability to read blueprints. The position is full-time, with an AM shift and some flexibility to cover maintenance tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrician qualification certificate required.
• Proven maintenance electrician experience.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems and NEC.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and appliances.
• Identify faults or hazards and troubleshoot failures.
• Review blueprints to understand wiring placements.
• Test systems with oscilloscopes, voltmeters and ohmmeters.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on old or faulty components.
• Adhere to safety and performance standards.
• Assist in mechanical maintenance when needed.
• Complete PM tasks and write maintenance reports.
• Coordinate with outside service providers.

Skills

Communication

Electrician cert

Maintenance electrician

Industrial electrical

NEC knowledge

Problem solving

Dexterity

Ladder climbing

Safety standards

Education

Electrician certificate

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Job Type

Full-time

Hours

AM shift, flexibility required

Pay

$40+ DOE

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.
• 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.