Maintenance Technician

Performance Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 37,195 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Insurance benefits

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Family leaves

Wellness programs

Discount programs

Job summary

Performance Health in Akron, OH, is seeking a 1st Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our production team. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and machinery to keep operations running smoothly.

This onsite role requires reading schematics, working with PLCs and VFDs, and ensuring safety and compliance with NEC/IEC codes. You will collaborate with engineers to improve equipment reliability and respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience as an Electrical Technician in industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with PLCs and VFDs.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and blueprints.
• Understanding of NEC/IEC safety codes.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on electrical systems, control panels, and industrial equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in machinery and equipment.
• Install, test, and commission new electrical systems and components.
• Maintain and update electrical schematics, blueprints, and documentation.
• Work with PLCs, VFDs, motors, relays, and other control systems.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers and other maintenance staff to improve equipment reliability.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and emergencies to minimize downtime.
• Monitor and record maintenance activities using CMMS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics & blueprints

PLC & VFDs

Electrical codes knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Communication skills

Basic mechanical skills

Education

Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Job description

Performance Health is looking for a 1st Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our production team in Akron, OH. The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and machinery in a manufacturing or industrial setting. The technician ensures all electrical components and systems operate efficiently and comply with safety regulations and company standards. This onsite position will be working 1st shift daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on electrical systems, control panels, and industrial equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in machinery and equipment.
• Install, test, and commission new electrical systems and components.
• Maintain and update electrical schematics, blueprints, and documentation.
• Work with PLCs, VFDs, motors, relays, and other control systems.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers and other maintenance staff to improve equipment reliability.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and emergencies to minimize downtime.
• Monitor and record maintenance activities using CMMS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Technician, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.), VFDs, and industrial automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and blueprints.
• Good understanding of safety practices and electrical codes (e.g., NEC, IEC).
• Basic mechanical skills are a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• healthcare
• insurance benefits
• retirement programs
• paid time off plans
• family and parenting leaves
• wellness programs
• discount purchase programs

This is a full-time position with an hourly pay rate of $27.00 - $33.00 and the opportunity to earn bonus, plus benefits.

Performance Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified app