Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician

Company: TriMas Company LLC

Primary Location: 1451 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Position Summary
The Industrial
Electrician is a skilled industrial electrical professional who installs,
troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical power, control, and
production-equipment systems throughout various departments, such as, sheet
metal, welding, forming, and machining operations. The position independently
resolves routine through complex industrial electrical failures, supports
preventive maintenance and equipment reliability, and documents work in the
computerized maintenance management system. The electrician works within the
direction of the Maintenance Lead and Maintenance Manager and escalates
engineering, programming, utility, or highly specialized OEM issues when
additional expertise or authorization is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical distribution, branch circuits, machine power, motor controls, control panels, lighting, transformers, disconnects, and associated electrical equipment.
• Support CNC machining centers and lathes, hydraulic forming presses, press brakes, welding and fabrication equipment, air compressors and dryers, pumps, chillers, and related auxiliary systems.
• Diagnose electrical and control failures using safe, systematic troubleshooting methods, electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, technical manuals, machine history, and appropriate test instruments.
• Respond to electrical work orders and production equipment breakdowns; isolate faults, complete authorized repairs, and restore equipment safely and efficiently while communicating status and next steps.
• Perform assigned preventive and predictive electrical maintenance, including inspections, cleaning, thermal or condition checks when assigned, connection verification, component replacement, and functional testing.
• Install and terminate conduit, raceway, cable, wire, junction boxes, enclosures, disconnects, devices, and control components using methods appropriate for an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Complete electrical modifications and equipment connections from approved drawings, specifications, and direction; identify field conflicts and obtain approval before deviating from the authorized scope.
• Enter accurate labor, failure, repair, parts, readings, and follow-up information in the CMMS. Identify recurring failures and recommend electrical PM or reliability improvements.
• Verify phase rotation, voltage, current, grounding, control operation, safety interlocks, guarding, and proper equipment function before returning equipment to service.
• Maintain electrical tools, meters, test equipment, work areas, and spare parts in an orderly condition and support 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Coordinate professionally with production, maintenance, engineering, EHS, vendors, utilities, inspectors, and outside electrical or OEM service providers.
• Perform other electrical and maintenance-related duties consistent with the position's qualifications, authorization, and operational needs.
  

Electrical and Controls Responsibilities

• Safely troubleshoot and repair 480 volt three-phase and lower-voltage systems, motors, starters, contactors, overloads, relays, control transformers, power supplies, fuses, circuit protection, and control circuits.
• Diagnose VFD, soft starter, sensor, proximity switch, limit switch, solenoid, encoder, interlock, and machine-control faults; read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.
• Use multimeters, clamp meters, insulation-resistance testers, phase-rotation meters, and other diagnostic instruments correctly, safely, and within the instrument's rating.
• Perform basic PLC input and output diagnostics and fault isolation when qualified. PLC programming or advanced troubleshooting experience is preferred but is not required.
• Apply proper grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, conductor sizing, labeling, enclosure, and installation practices in accordance with applicable codes, standards, permits, and Weldmac requirements.
  

Equipment Controls and Production Support

• Troubleshoot electrical interfaces associated with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including motors, pumps, solenoids, pressure switches, transducers, valves, sensors, and control circuits.
• Support safe equipment installation, relocation, startup, shutdown, and commissioning activities, including power verification, control checks, and documentation updates.
• Work with maintenance technicians to distinguish electrical faults from mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, process, or programming problems and coordinate the appropriate repair response.
• Provide practical electrical guidance to the maintenance apprentice when assigned without assuming formal supervisory authority.
  

CNC Equipment Support

• Independently troubleshoot machine alarms, power supplies, control transformers, contactors, relays, circuit protection, switches, sensors, interlocks, coolant and lubrication controls, motors, pumps, chillers, and related electrical faults.
• Diagnose servo, spindle, encoder, drive, and CNC-control symptoms to the practical component or system level. Escalate programming, parameter, board-level, OEM-proprietary, or highly specialized control issues to the Level III Lead, engineering, or qualified outside service.
• Support safe machine recovery and verify correct electrical and safety-system operation before production release.
  

Safety and Compliance

• Follow Weldmac safety rules, EHS procedures, lockout tagout requirements, electrical safe-work practices, shock and arc-flash boundaries, PPE requirements, machine-guarding standards, and safe lifting procedures.
• Establish an electrically safe work condition whenever required. Energized diagnostic work may be performed only when authorized, justified, qualified, and completed using the required risk controls and PPE.
• Recognize unsafe conditions, stop work when necessary, protect employees and equipment, and promptly report electrical hazards, incidents, damaged safety devices, and code concerns.
• Maintain panels, enclosures, labels, covers, clearances, and electrical work areas in a safe condition.

This role is required to be on-site 4 days, Tuesday-Friday 5:30am-4:00pm, at the El Cajon, CA location.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant experience and demonstrated capability.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain 480 volt three-phase power, industrial motor-control, and machine-control systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and industrial wiring methods, CNC and production equipment support, electrical schematics and ladder diagrams, preventive maintenance practices, and safe use of electrical test equipment.
• Ability to organize work, communicate clearly, document maintenance activities accurately, and work effectively with limited supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, procedures, safety information, drawings, and technical documentation in English.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; education is preferred but is not required when equivalent experience and capability are demonstrated.
• Trade-school, apprenticeship, or certificate training in industrial electricity, electrical technology, mechatronics, or a related field.
• PLC and industrial-network diagnostic experience; CNC controls experience; thermography experience; aerospace manufacturing experience; and general mechanical or facilities knowledge.
• Applicable electrician certification, license, or documented qualified-electrical-worker training where required by the work performed.
  

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
  stand and walk for extended periods; bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders,
  and work at elevated locations; use electrical hand and power tools;
  distinguish wiring and device markings; and access machinery, panels, and
  electrical equipment for inspection and repair. Work is performed around
  energized systems when authorized, operating machinery, hydraulic pressure,
  noise, vibration, oils, coolants, welding operations, sharp edges, and other conditions
  typical of an aerospace manufacturing plant. Required PPE must be worn.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $33-$40.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

This position requires access to information, or technology, which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a (i) citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. "Green Card Holder"); or (iii) a person admitted to the United States as a refugee, or granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.