Electrical Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing Operations

Location: Petersburg, VA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $36.73/hour and up

We are seeking experienced Electrical Maintenance Technicians to support equipment reliability and plant operations within a large-scale manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and automated systems that support production processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial electrical maintenance, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and supporting continuous operation of manufacturing assets.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and production equipment
• Diagnose electrical and electronic failures across manufacturing operations
• Support plant equipment utilizing AC and DC motors, variable-speed drives, PLC-controlled systems, and power-distribution components
• Troubleshoot electrical systems operating at voltages up to 480V

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance activities on production machinery and mobile equipment
• Support maintenance of pumps, overhead cranes, motors, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions before operational disruptions occur

• Utilize electrical testing instruments including voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering drawings
• Assist with troubleshooting automated equipment, control panels, and distribution systems
• Balance electrical loads and install or modify complex electrical circuits when required
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance personnel and production teams

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Successful completion of an electrical aptitude or entrance assessment
• Three to five years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Knowledge of shop mathematics, measurements, and technical documentation
• Understanding of AC/DC motor operation and troubleshooting techniques
• Experience working with PLCs, drives, electrical controls, and industrial power systems
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E requirements and industrial electrical safety practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Proficiency using electrical hand tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment

Successful candidates are hands-on troubleshooters who enjoy solving complex equipment issues, supporting manufacturing reliability, and working within a collaborative industrial environment. This position offers long-term career growth, technical development, and the opportunity to contribute to critical manufacturing operations.