Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Electrician
Location: Sarasota, FL area (relocation assistance available)
Hire Type: Onsite, Direct Hire
Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, 401(k), & ESOP
Hourly Rate: $35.00 - $39.00/hour to start
Job Summary:
Seeking a Manufacturing Electrician to support plant operations through hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial electrical and control systems. This role works across power distribution, motors, PLCs, and VFD-driven equipment to keep manufacturing systems operating safely and reliably.
Job Duties:
- Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems and plant equipment
- Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled systems and electrical controls
- Program and troubleshoot VFDs using HIM modules and related software
- Maintain motors, transformers, motor starters, switchgear, and power distribution systems
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
- Diagnose electrical issues using test equipment and service documentation
- Perform soldering, component replacement, and equipment rebuilds as needed
- Support parts and material tracking through CMMS
- Safely operate lifts, bucket trucks, and standard electrical hand and power tools
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in electrical or electrical & instrumentation work in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with PLC and VFD troubleshooting (RSLogix5 / RSLogix500 preferred)
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and controls
- Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation
- Comfortable working at heights using bucket trucks or man-lifts
- Based in or willing to relocate to the Sarasota, FL area.