Electrical Maintenance Engineer

AmeriLux Family of Companies (AFoC) is hiring We are looking for a dedicated and driven Maintenance Technician with an electrical Focus to provide crucial support to our continuous manufacturing and facility operations.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving complex problems, and being part of a collaborative team that feels like family, AmeriLux is for you. This role will play a vital part in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical systems that power our manufacturing equipment and facilities.

In this position, you will:

• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Perform planned maintenance, installations, and repairs.
• Support facility electrical systems and building maintenance projects.
• Detect and correct issues that impact uptime, efficiency, and safety.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvement, minimize downtime, and ensure high product quality.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Perform planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance on all machinery, focusing on electrical reliability and minimal downtime.
• Diagnose, repair, and test malfunctioning equipment using electrical expertise and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, voltmeters).
• Troubleshoot and repair low-voltage wiring, three-phase circuits, and motor control systems.
• Identify and correct root causes of recurring electrical and mechanical failures.
• Support troubleshooting of control systems, contactors, relays, and sensors.

Facility and Building Electrical Systems

• Perform maintenance, repair, and upgrades to electrical infrastructure throughout multiple facilities (e.g., lighting, outlets, breakers, conduit installation, and wiring).
• Support electrical needs for new equipment installations, expansions, and building improvement projects.
• Partner with operations and leadership to ensure electrical systems meet safety and compliance standards.
• Work alongside outside contractors when necessary for large-scale electrical projects.

System Design and Improvement

• Collaborate with Process Engineers and team leaders to improve machine performance and implement automation or control system upgrades.
• Modify and retrofit equipment for improved efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Contribute ideas and technical expertise to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Installation and Commissioning

• Lead or assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and electrical systems.
• Ensure all installations meet electrical code, company standards, and operational requirements.
• Develop and document optimal setup and operational parameters for equipment.

Training and Documentation

• Share technical knowledge and provide training to other technicians and production staff on safe electrical practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, wiring diagrams, and system modifications.
• Track reliability metrics and performance data to support proactive maintenance efforts.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Adhere to all electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies.
• Proactively identify and address potential electrical hazards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Shift

• 12 hours M-TH with overtime opportunities

What We're Looking For

Electrical Expertise:

• Low voltage wiring – installation and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of three-phase circuits and motor control systems.
• Experience with industrial controls (contactors, relays, sensors, etc.).
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Mechanical Aptitude:

• Rebuild gears, align fixtures, and support forming and fabrication equipment.
• Experience with pneumatic systems, simple machining, and welding/fabrication.

Technical Skills:

• Basic computer skills and the ability to interpret machine documentation.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic abilities.

Team & Project Skills:

• Excellent communication and customer service orientation.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute projects independently or within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56, $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending