Industrial Production Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Industrial Production Maintenance Electrician

Department: Maintenance

Position Summary

The Industrial Production Maintenance Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment used in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment. This role focuses on minimizing downtime, ensuring safe operation of equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues on industrial production equipment, including PLC-controlled machinery, conveyors, and process systems
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems such as motors, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and control panels
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical manuals
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical systems to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Assist with equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations
• Support troubleshooting efforts during production downtime, including nights, weekends, or on-call rotations as required
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, and company safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage in the CMMS system
• Collaborate with maintenance mechanics, engineers, and operations personnel to resolve equipment issues
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or apprenticeship preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an industrial maintenance electrician in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including:
  • 480V / 3-phase power
  • Control circuits
  • PLC I/O and basic troubleshooting
  • VFDs and motor controls
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
• Working knowledge of electrical safety standards and best practices
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work overtime, off-shift hours, and on-call as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metal fabrication equipment (punches, presses, brakes)
• Experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Experience in continuous-process manufacturing
• CMMS experience
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and moving machinery

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing facility
• Exposure to energized electrical equipment and moving machinery
• Required use of PPE

Core Competencies

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Safety awareness
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Team collaboration
• Reliability and accountability

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.   

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion. 

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 

• Customer Focus 

• Operational Excellence 

• High-Performance Culture 

• Innovation 

• Financial Strength 

OUR BEHAVIORS 

• Own It 

• Act With Urgency 

• Foster a Customer-First Mindset