Maintenance Electrician

PeopleSuite Talent Solutions; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, PeopleSuite Talent Solutions, seeks a Maintenance Electrician to join its manufacturing maintenance team. This manual role troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and maintains electrical, electronic, and automated production equipment to ensure safe, efficient plant operations.

The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical experience, excels at diagnosing equipment issues, and is committed to preventative maintenance, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, automation, instrumentation, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while responding effectively to changing production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and plant infrastructure.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, motors, drives, transformers, switchgear, lighting, control panels, and power distribution systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to support repairs and new equipment installations.
• Test electrical circuits, components, and equipment using appropriate diagnostic tools and meters.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, relays, VFDs, motor controls, and automated production systems.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain industrial instrumentation and process control equipment as needed.
• Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and preventive maintenance documentation using the plant's maintenance management system.
• Partner with production personnel to resolve equipment issues quickly while maintaining product quality and operational efficiency.
• Assist in training operators on proper equipment operation and basic preventative maintenance practices.
• Follow all company safety policies, GMPs, OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical safety standards.
• Participate in emergency breakdown response and support scheduled maintenance activities as required.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting overall plant performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC understanding

Read schematics

Teamwork

Industrial maintenance

Independent work

Education

Electrical Tech Certification

Associates preferred

Job description

Scope of Position

Our client is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join its manufacturing maintenance team. This hands-on role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical, electronic, and automated production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical experience, excels at diagnosing equipment issues, and is committed to preventative maintenance, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.

Night Shift

Scope of Position

Our client is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join its manufacturing maintenance team. This hands-on role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical, electronic, and automated production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical experience, excels at diagnosing equipment issues, and is committed to preventative maintenance, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and plant infrastructure.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, motors, drives, transformers, switchgear, lighting, control panels, and power distribution systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to support repairs and new equipment installations.
• Test electrical circuits, components, and equipment using appropriate diagnostic tools and meters.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, relays, VFDs, motor controls, and automated production systems.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain industrial instrumentation and process control equipment as needed.
• Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and preventive maintenance documentation using the plant's maintenance management system.
• Partner with production personnel to resolve equipment issues quickly while maintaining product quality and operational efficiency.
• Assist in training operators on proper equipment operation and basic preventative maintenance practices.
• Follow all company safety policies, GMPs, OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical safety standards.
• Participate in emergency breakdown response and support scheduled maintenance activities as required.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting overall plant performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, automation, instrumentation, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while responding effectively to changing production priorities.