The Facility Industrial Electrician is charged with the responsibility of installing, maintaining, testing and repairing high-voltage electrical systems, heavy machinery, and automated controls in factories, manufacturing plants, and industrial facilities.

This job description is intended to be an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. All employees are charged with providing assistance in generally similar duties when management deems it necessary. Special projects and activities may also be created where employees’ talents can best be utilized. In addition, General Stamping & Metalworks is a growing organization responding to an ever changing market. It is expected that tasks and requirements will change from time to time and employees will be asked to respond as needed and within reason.

Organizational Relationships and Authority

The Facility Industrial Electrician reports directly to the Facilities Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Purpose

Installation: Set up complex electrical circuits, wiring, high-voltage infrastructure, and production machinery.

Maintenance & Repair: Perform routine preventive checks and fix electrical faults quickly to avoid costly factory downtime.

Troubleshooting: Diagnose wiring errors, motor issues, and sensor failures using multimeters and diagnostic gear.

Automation & PLCs: Maintain and calibrate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and industrial robotics.
Safety Compliance: Follow strict protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) rules and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
Reading Technical Docs: Interpret complex electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.

Job Demands and Expectations

The Facility Maintenance Technician exemplifies the values of General Stamping & Metalworks and its vision. Therefore, one of the primary directives for the individual in this position is to continuously improve their knowledge, skills and abilities as focused.

This position also requires the employee to:

Frequently lift up to 50 Lbs.

Frequently uses hand tools in a repetitive motion

Bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling and working in tight spaces

Using lifting equipment (scissor, ladder, platforms) at heights greater than 6 feet.

Frequently pick up supplies from local vendors

Frequently work in high voltage areas

Occasional travel to other facilities as needed

Obtain a GSM forklift certification

Maintain a current driver’s license

Technical Qualifications

Strong knowledge of electrical theory, industrial wiring methods, and power distribution systems.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.

Knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and industrial automation systems.

Experience troubleshooting three-phase electrical systems.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, NEC, and LOTO procedures.

Proficient in the use of electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to utilize maintenance management systems (CMMS) and ERP software.

Education

Industrial Electrician Certificate, Journeyman Electrician License, Associate Degree in Electrical Technology, or related technical training preferred.

NFPA 70E training is preferred.

PLC training and certification preferred.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.

Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment in a production environment.

Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, robotics, and automation systems preferred.

Experience in metal fabrication, stamping, welding, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Open office, cubicle, individual or shared office

Variable temperature plant floor

Outside during extreme weather conditions on occasion

What We Do

General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.

GSM has been in business since 1922, and we realize that our employees spend a large portion of their lives working; therefore, we have invested in the finest facility and grounds in the fabricating industry. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and in our greatest resource, our employees.

What Makes Us Different

GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:

Excellent wages

$2/hour shift premium for 2nd shift

Tuition reimbursement program

Cafeteria

Fully equipped fitness center

Locker rooms with showers

Air-conditioned welding department

Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

401(K), holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire

Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide

General Stamping & Metalworks

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