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Industrial Maintenance Electrician

$36.73 per hourFull-time · Petersburg, VA
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Position Overview We are seeking experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technicians to support maintenance operations in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, production equipment, and automated controls that support daily operations.

Successful candidates will have strong electrical troubleshooting skills, experience working with industrial equipment, and the ability to maintain production systems safely and efficiently.

Compensation Opportunities Qualified candidates may have opportunities for advancement into higher-level electrical and technical roles based on experience and demonstrated skills. Additional earnings may include production incentives, shift differentials, and scheduled overtime opportunities. Annual earning potential may exceed $95,000 with overtime and incentive opportunities.

  • High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
  • Successful completion of an electrical entrance examination.
  • 3–5 years of heavy industrial electrical maintenance experience , including preventative and routine maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of shop mathematics and the ability to use drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
  • Experience using common electrical maintenance hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
  • Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Perform routine inspections of production equipment to identify potential issues before failures occur.
  • Diagnose problems involving AC/DC motors, PLC systems, electrical drives, and electrical controls.
  • Inspect, maintain, and repair shop equipment, mobile equipment, PLC networks, and overhead cranes.
  • Service electrical components associated with pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic or pneumatic equipment.
  • Install and maintain electronically controlled systems, including rolling mill loop controls, programmable sequences, secondary distribution centers, and operator control panels.
  • Balance electrical loads and wire complex industrial circuits.
  • Use diagnostic equipment such as digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, paper recorders, multi-voltmeters, and other electrical testing instruments.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair documentation, and material usage logs.
  • Provide technical support to maintenance and production teams when equipment issues arise. This position is based in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility where employees work around large production equipment, electrical systems, cranes, and automated machinery. Candidates should be comfortable working in an active industrial setting while following established safety procedures.

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