Electrical Technician

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  • JobType iconJob Type: Permanent
  • domain iconIndustry: Architecture and Engineering
  • type iconHours: Full Time

Our client, Industrial Manufacturing, is seeking an Electrical Technician to join their team. As an Electrical Technician, you will be part of the Maintenance team supporting day-to-day production reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical troubleshooting mindset, a commitment to safety and proper isolation practices, and the drive to learn and advance through union testing and classification.

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Location: Vidor, Texas

Pay Range:

What's the Job?

  • Inspect, install, repair, adjust, calibrate, program, and wire electrical and electronic apparatus, devices, and circuits of any voltages in the plant or assigned area.
  • Troubleshoot and repair facility and production equipment, analyzing circuits, wiring diagrams, and drawings to restore proper operation.
  • Install and replace electrical motors and complete wiring/unwiring work for motors and related electrical systems.
  • Dismantle, inspect, repair, replace, and reassemble faulty electrical and electronic components (e.g., relays, control equipment, switches, starters, transformers, control panels) and test/adjust for correct operating characteristics.
  • Perform electrical maintenance tasks including conduit installation, wire/cable pulling, splices and connector joints, high-voltage switchgear maintenance, and calibration/programming of integrated instruments and controllers.

What's Needed?

  • Minimum 2 years of direct electrician experience to meet union contract eligibility requirements.
  • Ability to pass an Electrical Union Test (Electrician Test) covering motors and controls, schematics/print reading, AC/DC theory and test instruments, PLC/automation, process controls and sensors, and installation/repair/power distribution.
  • Hands-on experience reading wiring diagrams and drawings and using electrical/electronic tools and testing instruments to diagnose and repair equipment.
  • Strong safety practices, including proper isolation of circuits and the ability to work safely in industrial environments (including work on “hot” lines as required).
  • Willingness to work a rotating shift schedule: 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (nights & days).

What's in it for me?

  • Union environment with United Steelworkers (Local only) representation.
  • Hourly role with OT eligible opportunities.
  • Production Bonuses
  • Clear path to advance classification after testing (starting class C, with eligibility to request testing for class A).
  • Opportunity to build expertise across motors, controls, PLC/automation, process instrumentation, and power distribution systems.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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