Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role provides hands-on electrical support for production lines and facility equipment while working closely with a experienced controls engineer and PLC programmer. You will troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, execute project-based work such as running cabling and conduit, and contribute to ongoing automation initiatives aimed at improving reliability and reducing downtime across the campus.

Responsibilities

• Train alongside a experienced controls engineer on overnight shifts to learn site-specific systems, standards, and best practices.
• Partner day to day with a PLC programmer on the production floor to support automated equipment and controls.
• Serve as the primary hands-on electrical resource for production calls, responding quickly to issues as they arise.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on production lines, facility equipment, and campus infrastructure.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics to diagnose faults and identify corrective actions.
• Perform project-based electrical work, including running cabling, installing and running conduit, and wiring components.
• Change out and replace motors and related electrical components as needed to maintain equipment uptime.
• Support mechanical troubleshooting by identifying when electrical issues intersect with mechanical problems and assisting in repairs.
• Work closely with a controls system technician with approximately 8 years of experience to share knowledge and develop skills.
• Participate in proactive projects aligned with site goals to increase automation and reduce downtime.
• Document work performed, including troubleshooting steps, repairs, and modifications to equipment or wiring.
• Follow safety procedures and electrical best practices while working on live and de-energized equipment.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of experience in electrical maintenance, industrial maintenance, or a closely related field.
• Proven ability to perform electrical troubleshooting on production equipment and facility systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Hands-on experience with conduit installation, wiring, and running pipe.
• Experience changing out motors and working with motor-related electrical components.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both electrical and basic mechanical issues on production equipment.
• Comfort working primarily on the production floor and responding to issues in real time.
• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent technical competency demonstrated through industry experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering degree is strongly preferred but not required if technical competency is demonstrated through experience.
• Experience working alongside PLC programmers or controls engineers in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with automation projects and initiatives to reduce equipment downtime.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a buddy system with more experienced controls and systems technicians.
• Strong communication skills to explain issues, discuss troubleshooting steps, and coordinate with operations teams.
• Proactive mindset with an interest in learning new automation technologies and control systems.

Why Work Here?

You will work in an environment that offers both autonomy and strong support through a buddy system with experienced controls professionals. The organization is heavily investing in automation, providing ongoing opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to modernizing systems over time. You will be part of a culture that values continuous improvement, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration across engineering and production teams.

Work Environment

This position is primarily based on the production floor, working directly with automated and semi-automated equipment. You will train on overnight shifts with a experienced controls engineer and then partner closely with a PLC programmer during day-to-day operations. The work involves hands-on electrical tasks such as running conduit, pulling and terminating wiring, and servicing motors and facility equipment. The environment is fast-paced and production-oriented, requiring responsiveness to equipment calls and adherence to safety practices while working around live equipment and industrial machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availab…