Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Location: Dallas, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 6:00AM - 2:30PM OR 7:00AM-3:30PM

- Overtime as needed, on call as needed

Pay: Based on Experience

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Electrician to support both electrical systems and general maintenance across all facility and production equipment. This hands-on role is essential to ensuring operational efficiency and workplace safety in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Work (50%)

- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for machinery, lighting, and alarms.

- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical programming and logic issues on industrial equipment.

- Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.

- Install and service safety components such as interlocks, switches, and circuit breaker panels.

- Inspect, test, and upgrade outdated wiring and electrical components.

- Ensure compliance with NEC, state, and local electrical codes.

- Design and plan electrical layouts for new equipment and facility improvements.

- Identify and correct safety hazards or code violations.

General Maintenance (30%)

- Perform regular preventive maintenance on production and lab equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic systems.

- Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions and confirm the effectiveness of repairs.

- Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs when necessary.

- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs.

- Assist with procurement of tools, parts, and supplies; manage vendor relationships.

- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Equipment Management (20%)

- Assist in evaluating and planning new machinery purchases and setups.

- Support installation and testing of new equipment.

- Maintain and organize technical manuals and documentation.

- Train team members on new machinery operation and safety procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

- 2+ years of industrial electrical experience

- Completion of electrician apprenticeship or degree from a technical school

- 2+ years of general maintenance or journeyman-level experience

- Strong mechanical aptitude

- Proficiency with electrical systems, power distribution, schematics, and controls

- Ability to disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery

- High school diploma or GED

- Valid driver’s license

- Forklift experience

Preferred:

- Trade or technical certifications

- Plumbing or general facility maintenance experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Referral program

- Safety equipment provided

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person