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Maintenance Electrician
Maintenance Electrician
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $32.00–$36.00/hour
Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime as Needed
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Maintenance Electricians to join a manufacturing facility in Sterling Heights, MI. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production operations.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on industrial maintenance experience, particularly with stamping presses, automated machinery, electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain stamping presses, assembly equipment, and other manufacturing machinery.
- Perform electrical repairs, adjustments, and replacements on motors, controls, and related electrical equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.
- Support press setups, equipment adjustments, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime.
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance, and equipment improvements.
- Read and interpret electrical diagrams, hydraulic schematics, pneumatic schematics, and lubrication systems.
- Maintain accurate documentation of preventive maintenance, equipment downtime, repairs, and work orders.
- Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safe work practices.
- Collaborate with production, assembly, and maintenance teams to support operational goals.
- Participate in Lean manufacturing and waste elimination initiatives.
- Support wastewater handling responsibilities upon completion of required training.
- Maintain compliance with company safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Required Qualifications
- Previous industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing stamping presses, conveyors, CNC equipment, washers, assembly machines, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, controls, and basic electrical circuits.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and mechanical schematics.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems.
- Experience with MIG and/or arc welding and cutting torches.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance documentation.
- Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 quality standards.
- Ability to use computers, maintenance systems, and machinery control panels.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed based on production requirements.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds frequently.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
- Manual dexterity required for equipment repairs and maintenance activities.
- Ability to work safely around industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment.
Preferred Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical training in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or a related field preferred.