Wright Technical Services is supporting a leading manufacturing partner in Mentor, Ohio that is seeking a highly skilled Journeyman Maintenance Electrician to join their 1st shift maintenance team. This role is ideal for a certified Journeyman with extensive industrial experience, strong troubleshooting ability, and a deep understanding of electrical systems, safety standards, and high-voltage equipment.
Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, and repair electrical wiring, conduits, receptacles, switch boxes, lighting, and related components
- Work with 480V / 3-phase power systems, transformers, breakers, and disconnects
- Diagnose and repair industrial machinery, motors, conveyors, gear drives, pulleys, and mechanical power transmission components
- Perform preventive maintenance using diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation
- Install, troubleshoot, and tune burners, burner control systems, temperature controllers, and PID components
- Support automation-related equipment such as VFDs, sensors, and control panels
- Maintain and organize electrical inventory; support subcontractor coordination as needed
- Follow safety standards including Lockout / Tagout, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, PPE, and NEC / NFPA / OSHA compliance
- Stay updated on electrical code changes and best practices
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalentJourneyman Industrial Maintenance Electrician Certificate required10–15 years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910, and industrial safety protocolsAbility to read, interpret, and troubleshoot using electrical schematics and technical drawingsExperience with VFDs, sensors, control panels, and basic PLC conceptsFamiliarity with CMMS systems; SAP experience preferredExperience with burners, temperature controllers, PID tuning, and flame control systemsPrior experience sourcing or coordinating subcontractorsStrong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform both electrical and mechanical repairs