Manufacturing Electrician

Sarasota, FL 34231

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Technician Job Number: 51115562 Compensation: $72800-83200 / year

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Electrician
Location: Sarasota, FL area (relocation assistance available)
Hire Type: Onsite, Direct Hire
Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, 401(k)
Hourly Rate: $35.00 - $39.00/hour to start

Job Summary:
Seeking a Manufacturing Electrician to support plant operations through hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial electrical and control systems. This role works across power distribution, motors, PLCs, and VFD-driven equipment to keep manufacturing systems operating safely and reliably.
 
Job Duties:
  • Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems and plant equipment
  • Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled systems and electrical controls
  • Program and troubleshoot VFDs using HIM modules and related software
  • Maintain motors, transformers, motor starters, switchgear, and power distribution systems
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
  • Diagnose electrical issues using test equipment and service documentation
  • Perform soldering, component replacement, and equipment rebuilds as needed
  • Support parts and material tracking through CMMS
  • Safely operate lifts, bucket trucks, and standard electrical hand and power tools
 
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical or electrical & instrumentation work in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience with PLC and VFD troubleshooting (RSLogix5 / RSLogix500 preferred)
  • Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and controls
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation
  • Comfortable working at heights using bucket trucks or man-lifts
  • Based in or willing to relocate to the Sarasota, FL area.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Sheila Herring
Technical Recruiter

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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