Manufacturing Mechanical Electrician #3522949
Job Title: Manufacturing Mechanical Electrician
Location: Williamsburg, Delaware
Hourly Compensation: $48 – 55 per hour. ($100-115K per year) . Salary commensurate with experience.
Work Location: On-Site Only (Not remote or hybrid)
Job Type: Direct Hire
Experience: Must have two or more years’ stable work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Industry: Manufacturing
Company Size: 100-500 million in annual revenue; thousands of employees.
Keys to Job: Must have an Active Journeyman certification in the State of Delaware to be considered, all others will be disqualified. Manufacturing mechanical electrician. Must have 2 or more years’ hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment. This is not an installation-focused role. Must have maintenance and electrical maintenance work experience.
Job Description
Manufacturing Mechanical Electrician
Focus: Hands-on electrical upkeep and fault resolution for production machinery in a fast-paced industrial setting. Emphasis on ongoing system reliability rather than new installations.
Primary Duties
· Identify, isolate, and correct electrical problems across various production assets, including automated lines, material handling systems, environmental controls, and operator interfaces.
· Troubleshoot issues involving power components, variable frequency drives, instrumentation, contactors, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
· Verify systems operate safely, reliably, and within required electrical specifications.
Routine System Care
· Perform scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
· Extend equipment lifespan through consistent servicing practices.
· Document all service activities, corrective actions, and updates in the maintenance tracking system.
Enhancements & Technical Improvements
· Support implementation and startup of updated electrical systems or retrofits on existing equipment.
· Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve controls and electrical configurations for increased efficiency.
Safety & Regulatory Adherence
· Perform all work in compliance with applicable electrical standards, national codes, and manufacturing best practices.
· Strictly follow lockout/tagout (energy isolation) and other safety procedures.
· Participate in ongoing safety initiatives and actively promote a safety-first culture.
Team & Cross-Functional Assistance
· Work closely with operations and technical teams to resolve electrical issues impacting production timelines.
· Provide guidance and basic training to other technicians or production personnel as appropriate.
· Assist with mechanical or pneumatic troubleshooting when electrical systems are a contributing factor.
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