Electrical Maintenance Technician

Description

Industrial Maintenance Electrician / Maintenance Technician

Location: Duluth, Minnesota

Relocation Assistance Available!

You'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving production equipment, material handling systems, and facility operations. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electric, diesel, and LP-powered industrial lift trucks in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities, including inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and equipment adjustments.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, and mechanical drawings.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery and equipment using hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, and precision measuring instruments.
• Install, align, assemble, bolt, weld, and secure machinery and equipment to foundations and support structures.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair components utilizing welding, brazing, cutting, grinding, drilling, and other metalworking processes.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability.
• Maintain organized work areas and support plant housekeeping and safety initiatives.
• Comply with all ISO standards, quality requirements, safety regulations, and company work procedures.
• Perform additional maintenance and operational duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of heavy industrial maintenance experience and completion of a two-year vocational or technical electrical maintenance program; or
• Completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, piping, and mechanical equipment.
• Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Industrial lift truck maintenance experience is preferred but not required.

Licensing Requirements

Licensed Electrician

• Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Electrician License.

Unlicensed Electrician

• Must successfully complete the company's internal electrician competency examination.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the workday.
• Frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing ladders, and ascending or descending stairs.
• Ability to work overhead, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work safely in varying environmental conditions, including temperature extremes.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds in a variety of positions.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Relocation assistance to Duluth, MN
• Stable, long-term employment opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Safety-focused work environment