Industrial Electrician
Job Description
Licensed Industrial Electrician | Food & Beverage Manufacturing
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Big equipment. Real troubleshooting. A career that keeps things running.
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We're partnering with an established manufacturing facility in Pasco to find an experienced, hands-on Licensed Industrial Electrician who knows their way around industrial electrical systems, production equipment, and a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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This isn't residential wiring or commercial construction. We're looking for someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, diagnosing electrical failures, and keeping production lines running safely and efficiently.
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If you've worked in food processing, beverage production, agricultural manufacturing, packaging, or another industrial environment, we'd love to connect!
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What You'll Be Doing
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- Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, production machinery, motors, and controls.
- Manufacturing Equipment: Support conveyors, packaging lines, pumps, mixers, processing equipment, refrigeration systems, and automated machinery.
- Motor Controls & Power Distribution: Troubleshoot motor starters, contactors, relays, variable frequency drives (VFDs), electrical panels, and three-phase electrical systems.
- PLCs & Automation: Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, switches, instrumentation, and automated production systems.
- Preventive Maintenance: Perform electrical inspections, scheduled maintenance, repairs, and equipment upgrades to minimize downtime.
- Installation & Upgrades: Install and modify electrical equipment, wiring, control panels, and production machinery.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow OSHA, National Electrical Code (NEC), lockout/tagout (LOTO), and facility safety requirements.
- Production Support: Work alongside maintenance technicians, engineers, and production teams to identify equipment problems and restore operations quickly.
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What We're Looking For
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- Active Washington State Journeyman Electrician License (EL01) or an appropriate Washington electrical license qualifying the individual for the assigned industrial electrical work.
- Hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably in food, beverage, agricultural, or manufacturing facilities.
- Strong troubleshooting experience with three-phase power, motors, motor controls, VFDs, relays, and electrical distribution systems.
- Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting, industrial automation, control circuits, and production equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Experience with preventive maintenance, electrical installations, and emergency repairs.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to safety, and the ability to troubleshoot independently.
- Ability to work in a production environment, including varying temperatures, noise levels, and occasional overtime.
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Additional experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, HMI systems, industrial instrumentation, or automated packaging equipment is a plus!
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Why You'll Love This Opportunity
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Steady manufacturing. Interesting equipment. Real impact.
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Join an established food and beverage manufacturing operation where your technical expertise keeps production moving and your problem-solving skills make a difference every day.
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You'll work with industrial equipment, automated systems, and a collaborative maintenance team while continuing to build your skills in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
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If you're a licensed electrician who enjoys fixing problems, keeping machines running, and taking pride in a job well done, we'd love to hear from you!