Electrician - 1st Shift

Richmond, VA$37/hrPosted Jul 14, 2026
Single PositionView All JobsElectrician - 1st ShiftRichmond, Virginia, USA, 23222 No longer accepting applications.Job Req ID69133Work TypeOnsiteDepartmentManufacturingHiring ProgramCPS (Critical Power Solutions)Relocation AssistanceNoShift Times7:00am - 3:30pmEaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking an Electrician - 1st Shift at our Oakleys Ct site in Richmond, VA.The pay rate for this position is $37/hr per hour.Core hours are 7:00am - 3:30pmWhy work at Eaton?Health benefits and vacation timePaid holidaysCareer progression opportunities to cross-train in different departmentsOvertime opportunitiesRetirement benefitsPaid Parental LeaveEducational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you’ll do: The Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and electromechanical systems on manufacturing equipment to support safe and reliable operations. This role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses equipment issues, and completes repairs on de-energized equipment in accordance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. The Maintenance Electrician partners with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives. In this position you will:•    Utilize electrical test equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, and continuity testers to diagnose equipment issues. •    Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and electromechanical issues on assembly and manufacturing equipment. •    Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime. •    Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals to identify faults and complete repairs. •    Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment to improve reliability and reduce unplanned failures. •    Document maintenance activities, repairs performed, parts used, and equipment history within the maintenance management system. •    Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues and improve manufacturing processes.•    Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components, wiring, sensors, motors, relays, switches, and control devices on equipment that has been properly de-energized and locked out.•    Replace, install, and verify electrical components on de-energized equipment in strict accordance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.•    Support equipment restart activities following maintenance and verify proper operation after repairs are completed.•    Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment by identifying sensor, wiring, and electrical input/output issues and partnering with controls personnel as needed (PLC programming not required).•    Perform all electrical troubleshooting, inspection, testing, and repair activities on equipment that has been de-energized and secured through established Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures; live electrical work is not performed as part of this role.Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications:•    High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.•    Associates degree with a technical focus and 5 years of related experience in a specific industry; or, 7 years of experience in a specific industry.•    Background in electrical servicing•    Experience in predictive technologies, precision alignments, and general maintenance of applicable process equipment.•    Experience in vibration analysis or laser interferometer operations, precision alignments, and maintenance of applicable process equipment.•    Must have valid Driver’s License.•    Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.•    No relocation provided....

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