Manufacturing Electrical Maintenance Technician

Balfour & Company • Full-time • Austin, Texas, United States • $55,000 / year • 2d ago

ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Electrical Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and production equipment to keep the plant running with minimal downtime. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role supports preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery, controls, power distribution, air conditioning, and building systems in full compliance with safety standards. This position is located at our manufacturing plant in Mérida, Yucatán, onsite full time with rotating shifts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

▪ Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery, electrical panels, motors, and building systems to reduce unplanned downtime.

▪ Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair failures in motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, sensors, control circuits, and power distribution using schematics and test equipment.

▪ Breakdown Response: Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, restore operation quickly, and identify root causes to prevent recurrence, especially during peak production season.

▪ Facilities Systems: Support maintenance of air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, and building electrical systems, coordinating with plumbing and general maintenance as needed.

▪ Installation: Install and wire new equipment, panels, and circuits according to plans, electrical code, and plant standards.

▪ Safety & Compliance: Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc-flash, PPE, and plant safety procedures; comply with applicable NOM-STPS electrical safety standards.

▪ Documentation: Record work orders, repairs, and spare-parts usage in the maintenance system; keep equipment history and electrical drawings up to date.

▪ Continuous Improvement: Recommend equipment improvements and spare-parts levels; support reliability and energy-efficiency initiatives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

▪ Education: Technical degree (Técnico or TSU) in Electrical, Electromechanical, or Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.

▪ Experience: 2–4 years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

▪ Technical: Industrial electrical systems (220/440V, three-phase); motors, VFDs, and control circuits; basic PLC troubleshooting; reading schematics and wiring diagrams; use of multimeter, megger, and clamp meter.

▪ Certifications: U.S. electrical license (journeyman or equivalent) and forklift operator certification desirable.

▪ Preferred: Experience with HVAC/refrigeration, pneumatics, or hydraulics; NOM-029-STPS electrical safety training. Basic English a plus.

▪ Competencies: Safety-first mindset, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, sense of urgency, teamwork across shifts, and availability for overtime, weekends, and on-call during peak season.

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program

Application Question(s):

Do you currently reside in the Austin, Tx area?
Do you have a technical/high school diploma from an accredited institution?
Do you have a US Electrical License (journeyman or equivalent)?
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent, unrestricted basis?
We must fill this position urgently. Can you start immediately?

Work Location: In person