Industrial Electrician Full Time

You will maintain, repair, and upgrade electrical systems and equipment used in food processing plants. You keep machines running, reduce downtime, and ensure safe and efficient operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics

• Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic controls, motors, drives (VFDs), PLCs, sensors, and control panels

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to avoid unplanned shutdowns

• Diagnose faults and perform corrective repair work

• Calibrate and program control systems

• Ensure all work meets safety codes, food-grade standards, and plant policies

• Keep accurate maintenance records and documentation

• Support installation of new equipment and upgrades

• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certification as an Industrial Electrician (e.g. 442A) or equivalent

• Journeyperson or Red Seal status often required

• Several years (2–5+) in industrial or manufacturing electrical work preferred

• Strong experience with PLCs, VFDs, automation, control logic

• Ability to work on 24V to medium/high-voltage systems (up to ~575V)

• Competence in safety codes, electrical codes, lockout-tagout practices

• Good troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills