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Job Description
Job Description
Location: Finksburg, MD 21048
Hire type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Range: $37 - $45 /hr
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and licensed Industrial Master Electrician to join our team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex industrial electrical systems in a manufacturing/industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, in-depth knowledge of electrical codes, and experience working with high-voltage and automated systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems, machinery, and equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, motor controls, drives, and automation equipment
- Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, and local electrical codes
- Supervise and mentor journeyman electricians and apprentices
- Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems
- Diagnose and repair electrical failures in production equipment
- Work with engineering and maintenance teams to improve system reliability
- Manage electrical projects from planning to completion
- Maintain accurate documentation of work performed
Qualifications
- Active Master Electrician License (required)
- 7+ years of industrial electrical experience
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, transformers, and power distribution systems
- Experience working in manufacturing, processing, or heavy industrial environments
- Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Preferred Experience
- Experience with automation and robotics
- High-voltage system experience
- Preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Experience working in food processing, automotive, energy, or heavy manufacturing
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage or salary (based on experience)
- Overtime opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in industrial environments (heat, noise, confined spaces, heights)
- Ability to stand, kneel, climb, and work extended shifts as needed
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)

