Maintenance Electrician – PLCs, VFDs & Industrial Systems

Jobot; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for a global metals manufacturer in the United States. The role pays $32–$42 per hour and involves diagnosing, repairing, installing, and maintaining a wide range of industrial electrical systems and production equipment.

You will read schematics, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with operations teams to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial electrical maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience working in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to read electrical prints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose issues with motors, drives, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, controls, and instrumentation.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Install, test, and maintain electrical components and control systems.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.
• Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, and process improvements.
• Follow all safety, lockout/tagout, and electrical compliance procedures.
• Work closely with operations and mechanical maintenance teams to maximize equipment performance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Schematics reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

VFD control systems

CMMS

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for a global metals manufacturer in the United States. The role pays $32–$42 per hour and involves diagnosing, repairing, installing, and maintaining a wide range of industrial electrical systems and production equipment.

You will read schematics, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with operations teams to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial electrical maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and