Electrical Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Electrician

Orangeburg, SC

Join a leading manufacturer recognized for excellence in cable and compound production. Our client is dedicated to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement—and they're seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to support operations and ensure reliable performance of manufacturing equipment.

What This Company Offers You

This is a direct-hire opportunity with a respected employer that values its people and their contributions. You can expect:

• Competitive compensation with overtime eligibility
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Prescription coverage
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Education reimbursement
• Two weeks' vacation to start, plus 10 paid holidays and a paid anniversary day
• Exceptional, team-oriented work environment

The Role You Will Play

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing operations. You'll diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, minimizing downtime while supporting continuous improvement and capital expansion efforts.

This is a primarily 3rd shift position.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems and machinery.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to input and retrieve maintenance data and reports.
• Support capital projects, expansions, and equipment installations as needed.
• Uphold 6S and safety standards across all maintenance activities.
• Provide leadership or supervisory coverage as required.
• Work occasional weekends or alternate shifts based on plant needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components using appropriate test equipment and tools.
• Plan and install electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures per specifications and code.
• Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Test systems and components using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, meggers, or oscilloscopes.
• Inspect systems to identify hazards, defects, or compliance issues and recommend corrective action.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Safely perform work from ladders, scaffolds, or elevated areas.
• Communicate effectively and provide feedback to management on equipment status or hazards.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical experience required.
• Associate degree (two-year) in Electrical or Instrumentation Technology preferred.
• Must achieve a passing grade on a general electrical aptitude test.

If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for keeping equipment running safely and efficiently, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a world-class manufacturer in Orangeburg, SC.