Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

What We're Looking For

A technician who takes ownership of equipment reliability, works safely, collaborates across departments, and is motivated to continuously improve aging production equipment rather than simply repairing failures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair 480V three-phase power distribution, motor controls, MCCs, transformers, relays, contactors, overloads, and control circuits.

• Diagnose and maintain VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, sensors, safety relays, scanners, light curtains, and interlock systems.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and OEM info.

• Ability to replace parts and find replacements as needed in our inventory databases.

• Perform preventive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.

• Support mechanical technicians during repairs including motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics...

• Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.

• Participate in equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and capital projects.

• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and communicate effectively across.

• Ability to use a computer to write daily reports, respond to e-mails, and search for parts

• Ability to properly size circuit conductors, circuit protector devices, ability to run conduit if needed, install electrical equipment, wire and unwire equipment as needed

• Responsible for proper care/cleanliness of tools, parts, materials and work area.

• Responsible for providing coverage in the absence of other Maintenance Technicians.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.

• Experience in steel processing, stamping, or heavy manufacturing preferred.

• Strong troubleshooting ability with PLC-controlled equipment (mostly Allen-Bradley).

• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and Lockout/Tagout.

• Industrial electrical training, apprenticeship, technical school, or equivalent experience.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email and job related internet research.

What You'll Be Working On

• Steel processing and slitting equipment

• Heavy-duty motors, pumps, conveyors

• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• 480V three-phase power distribution

• Motor Control Centers and Power Distribution Panels

• AC/DC motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

• PLC-controlled equipment, diverse HMIs, and older relay controls

• Sensors, safety relays, scanners, and light curtains

• Industrial automation projects, and upgrades

• Use of hay bay cranes, and other bigger machinery

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.