Electrical Maintenance Technician
Redwood MaterialsMcCarran, Nevada
Full Time
Posted November 10, 2025
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Job Description
The Electrical Maintenance Technician at Redwood Materials is responsible for performing troubleshooting, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, including automated systems and robotics, to ensure maximum machine uptime and operational efficiency in a high-growth manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections and proactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment to maximize uptime.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical issues using schematics, blueprints, and diagnostic tools.
- Respond to corrective and unplanned maintenance tasks to minimize production disruptions.
- Ensure safety compliance by following protocols, participating in safety audits, and conducting job walks and LOTO procedures.
- Maintain and troubleshoot electrical components, control panels, PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electronic systems.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and safety teams to coordinate maintenance activities and communicate effectively.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of maintenance and experience in manufacturing.
- Must have 5 years of electrician journeyman level or higher experience.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, including complex electrical schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs.
- Experience with PLCs and Ladder diagrams preferred.
- Experience working with 480 VAC and lower voltages, wiring electrical cabinets.
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems preferred.
- Solid troubleshooting problem-solving methodology.
- Understanding of the NEC codes and knowledge of NFPA 70E practices.
- Must be familiar with using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Ability to perform electrical tasks such as distribution power, lighting, and control panels.
- Ability to diagnose complex electromechanical issues and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to respond to corrective and unplanned maintenance tasks for production and facilities equipment.
- Ability to perform routine inspections and identify potential issues proactively.
- Ability to use complex electrical schematics and blueprints to plan work scopes, install requested improvements, and troubleshoot problems.
- Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies and industry standards.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to work well with engineering and production teams.
- Proficiency in working with spreadsheets, word processing, and computer-based applications.
- Physical ability to complete a respiratory fit test and respiratory medical evaluation.
- Ability to wear a full-faced mask, SCBA, or supplied air when required.
- Ability to work for extended periods, including full shifts, while wearing PPE such as Tyvek suits and PAPR.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders and stairs, and operate equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts.
- Ability to remain standing for more than 80% of the shift and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in diverse environments, both indoors and outdoors, year-round, including in noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes.
- Willingness to work weekends, nights, or on-call shifts as part of the regular work schedule.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
- Ability to perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Full-time position
Work in diverse environments, both indoors and outdoors, year-round
Work in confined spaces and elevated heights
Ability to work weekends, nights, or on-call shifts as part of the regular work schedule
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and extended periods of standing
Participation in safety audits and investigations with corrective actions
Use of PPE such as Tyvek suits, PAPR, SCBA, and respiratory fit testing
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