Electrical Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Electrician
Job #1086395

TRS is seeking experienced Maintenance Electricians for a direct hire position within our client’s growing team of professionals in the Chesnee, SC area. Maintenance Electricians at our client’s facility are responsible for the inspection, repair, installation, and wiring of electrical apparatus of any voltage in the plant or their assigned areas. We’re looking for electricians who have experience with different tools and equipment like large horsepower motors, high voltage transformers, inductors, motor control centers and more.

Responsibilities Include:
Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical principles, specification codes, properties of various materials, and principles of applications of equipment
Maintain all types and sizes of AC and DC motors and generators, transformers, circuit breakers, rectifiers, electric controls, panels, starters, switches, lighting equipment, power distribution and control circuits, conduit and fittings, insulation, and wire and cable
Review wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, and instructions covering the schedule and/or emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done
Analyze all types of wiring diagrams to locate and install circuits and equipment
Consider all safety precautions and the proper isolation of circuits to cause a minimum of interference to operations
Maintain record of adjustments, repairs and spare parts used
Trace and test circuits to locate sources of trouble or faulty operation
Remove and replace piping, tubing, guards, etc. as required
Dismantles, inspects, adjusts, or replaces faulty parts on motors, generators, power distribution systems, circuit breakers, rectifiers, electric devices
Replaces coils, rheostats, relays, solenoid valves, etc.
Performs work on hot lines as required
Repairs pneumatic and electric control valves and damper actuators
Installs conduit, bus, fittings, switches, controls, and all types of electrical and instrumentation fixtures
Does high voltage switching and operates bucket truck
Performs approved electric welding as required

Requirements Include:
4 years’ experience working as an electrician in a manufacturing facility
Electrical maintenance certification or Industrial Electrical Maintenance Associates degree or completion of industrial electrical maintenance apprentice program preferred
Must be able to climb stairs/ladders and carry equipment in accessing ALL areas of the plant while wearing the required PPE
Ability to analyze and solve technical problems quickly and effectively
Ability to read and interpret drawings for the purpose of troubleshooting
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Computer competency is required
Positive attitude in working with others inside and outside the organization
Experience in following PM systems and Standard Practice Instructions is desired

Written Test, Background Check, Drug Screen, and Physical Assessment Required.

To apply for this opportunity, please contact TRS Staffing at 864-281-8857, or apply online via the link. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.