Industrial Electrician
Job Title
Industrial Electrician
Position Summary
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing
electrical systems and equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment. This role ensures the
safe and reliable operation of production equipment, minimizes downtime, and supports continuous
improvement efforts through preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, test, and repair industrial electrical equipment and systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and control system issues on production machinery.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Install and maintain motors, motor controls, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), sensors, and
automation equipment.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults using testing instruments such as multimeters and
megohmmeters.
- Calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation and process control devices.
- Support equipment upgrades, machine installations, and plant improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.
- Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and follow all applicable safety regulations.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance records.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment reliability
and efficiency.
- Participate in emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance shutdowns as required.