JOB DETAILS
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
CompanySkillforce
LocationRichmond
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 12, 2026

About The Company
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About the Role
Skillforce is immediately hiring experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician for a minimum 28-day project in Richmond, VA. As an Industrial Maintenance Electrician you are responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and production equipment in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment producing non-ferrous metals.
Pay: $45/hour, based on experience.
Travel & Per Diem
- $178 per day per diem ($1,246 per week) paid for all days while traveling.
- When traveling, your time is compensated at your regular hourly rate
- If traveling by personal vehicle, mileage will be reimbursed at $0.76 per mile
- If traveling by air, the flight will be provided, with reimbursement for rental car and fuel
Schedule
- 28-day project
- 7 days per week
- 12-hour shifts
- Must be available to work day or night shifts.
Industrial Maintenance Electrician Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems on industrial production equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment used in non-ferrous metal manufacturing.
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical controls and PLC systems.
- Rebuild and replace failed equipment components.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety procedures.
Industrial Maintenance Electrician Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong troubleshooting experience with:
- Allen-Bradley PLCs
- Electrical controls
- Three-phase motors
- Switches, sensors, and related industrial electrical systems
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and either day or night shift.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Employee referral program
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Key Skills
Industrial maintenanceElectrical troubleshootingInstrumentationPLC systemsAllen-Bradley PLCsElectrical controlsThree-phase motorsSchematic readingBlueprint interpretationWiring diagramsEquipment repairManufacturing safety
Categories
TradesManufacturingEngineering
Benefits
Weekly payMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offHoliday payEmployee referral program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Industrial Maintenance Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and production equipment. They must also install electrical controls and PLC systems while ensuring a safe and organized work environment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
215
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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