Manufacturing Electrician 1st shift Direct Hire
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$29-$30 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Conover, North Carolina |
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Job Description
Manufacturing Electrician
Hourly: $29-$30
Hours: 6am-2:30pm
Location: Hickory, NC
Industrial MFG
Summary
The manufacturing electrician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment in residential, commercial, and/or industrial settings. This role reads and interprets drawings, performs wiring and troubleshooting, conducts testing and preventive maintenance, and ensures compliance with safety codes and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and components, including wiring, panels, switches, circuit breakers, lighting and controls.
- Read and interpret blueprints, single-line diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals to determine layouts and specifications.
- Inspect electrical components (e.g., transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear) for hazards, defects and code compliance.
- Diagnose faults using meters and test instruments (multimeter, clamp meter, insulation tester/megger and continuity testers)
- Perform preventive maintenance on distribution equipment, motors, VFDs, relays and control circuits to minimize downtime.
- Execute cable terminations, glanding, labeling, and verification tests (IR, continuity, functional test).
- Document work performed: maintenance logs, inspection reports, test results, redlines/as-builts, and parts usage.
- Adhere to electrical codes and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, and permit-to-work systems.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology/Electrical Engineering or NC State License.
- Experience: 2-4 years in electrical installation, maintenance, or repair (facilities, industrial, utilities or construction).
- Technical: Strong knowledge of LV single/three-phase systems, panels, motor/control circuits; ability to read drawings and follow specs.
- Tools/Testing: Proficient with hand/power tools and electrical test equipment (multimeter, clamp meter, insulation tester).
- Codes/Safety: Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and safety practices.
Preferred
- Experience with VFDs, MCCs, PLCs basics, generators/ UPS/ATS checks
- Familiarity with building management systems (BMS) interfaces
Physical/Work Conditions
- Ability to lift 50lbs, climb ladders, work in confined spaces or at heights.
- Work may occur in energized environments following strict safety procedures.
- Overtime, shift work, or on-call rotation may be required.
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