Job Ref: # 4543309
Date Posted: 10/21/2026
Location: Columbus, MS
Salary (USD): $95,000 - $105,000
Description
Join an advanced manufacturing facility where you'll help maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems supporting critical production equipment. This role is ideal for electricians with strong industrial troubleshooting skills, knowledge of motors and controls, and an interest in keeping complex manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. Military veterans and transitioning service members with relevant electrical experience are encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do
- Perform preventative maintenance, inspect electrical equipment, and complete scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Troubleshoot electrical failures and repair production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Install, maintain, and repair motors, transformers, switchgear, and low-voltage motor controls.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and equipment documentation.
- Work with PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and process control systems to diagnose equipment issues.
- Inspect production lines and communicate equipment downtime and repair needs to operations leadership.
- Support departmental maintenance activities and assist contractors with repairs and installations.
- Follow electrical safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
What We're Looking For (Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education):
- Hands-on electrical maintenance and troubleshooting experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of electrical principles, electronics, and electrical safety.
- Experience with motors, transformers, switchgear, motor controls, and electrical test equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- PLC and HMI experience, particularly with Rockwell systems, is valuable.
- Familiarity with instrumentation, including flow, level, pressure, and temperature measurement devices.
- Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience with medium-voltage systems, power distribution, overhead cranes, or industrial networks are a plus.
Military Backgrounds That Translate Well
- Navy Electrician's Mate (EM)
- Navy Nuclear Electrician's Mate (EMN)
- Navy Electronics Technician (ET)
- Army Power Generation Equipment Repairer (91D)
- Army Interior Electrician (12R)
- Air Force Electrical Power Production specialists
- Air Force electrical and avionics maintenance specialists
- Marine Corps electrician and electronics maintenance specialties
Why Join Us?
- $95 - $105k+ Total Annual Earnings (Base + OT + Bonuses)
- Hands-on experience maintaining complex industrial electrical systems
- Opportunity to expand troubleshooting and controls expertise
- Collaboration with experienced maintenance and engineering teams
- Technical training and opportunities for career development
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