Electrical Maintenance Technician
Also posted as Also posted as: Electrical Maintenance Technician II, Sr Electrical Maintenance Technician, Technician II
An electrical maintenance technician maintains and repairs the electrical systems that keep a plant running, troubleshooting motors, controls, and circuits and executing the preventive work that stops failures early. It's a hands-on job on the plant floor, and most people start with a certificate or short, hands-on training program, not a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Troubleshoot electrical faults
Trace problems through motors, controls, and circuits and fix them safely.
Execute preventive maintenance
Inspect and service electrical systems on schedule to prevent downtime.
Maintain motors and controls
Service starters, drives, and control panels that production depends on.
Apply electrical safety
Use lockout/tagout and arc-flash practices on every task.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Electrical
Installing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical circuits and components safely.
Safety
Applying lockout/tagout and safe work practices so everyone goes home whole.
Controls
Troubleshooting and tuning the control systems that automate equipment and processes.
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