Manufacturing Electrician
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Job Location:
West Columbia, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Electrician is responsible for installing wiring testing troubleshooting and commissioning electrical systems and components used in the assembly of rail maintenance and construction equipment. This role supports production operations by ensuring all electrical work meets safety quality and performance standards. The Manufacturing Electrician plays a critical role in delivering reliable customer-ready equipment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Install route terminate and secure electrical wiring harnesses panels and components on heavy manufacturing equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams blueprints and technical specifications.
- Perform functional testing of electrical systems including power distribution control systems sensors and PLC-connected components.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults using appropriate tools and testing equipment.
- Ensure all installations comply with company standards NEC requirements (as applicable) and internal quality procedures.
- Document testing results modifications and updates to wiring or system configurations.
- Support final system commissioning prior to equipment shipment.
- Identify and escalate design or wiring inconsistencies to engineering and supervision.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S and safety guidelines.
- Adhere to all safety protocols including lockout/tagout procedures and required PPE usage.
- Support cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and delivery timelines.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety quality and efficiency.
Qualifications :
I. Basic Qualifications (Required)
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 years of electrical experience in manufacturing industrial heavy equipment or related environment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Experience using electrical testing equipment (multimeters megger etc.)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team-based production environment
II. Preferred Qualifications
- Technical certification in Industrial Electrical Technology or related trade
- Experience with PLC-controlled systems
- Experience in heavy equipment rail or industrial machinery manufacturing
- Familiarity with low-voltage control systems and power distribution systems
III. Core Competencies
- Electrical Systems Knowledge
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Quality Focus
- Safety Mindset
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Accountability & Reliability
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment with exposure to noise moving equipment and varying temperatures.
- Requires standing walking bending and reaching for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift up to 40lbs
- Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications required.
Additional Information :
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rails website because a disability prevents you from using the online system Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Matthew Fink HR Director NAOM at and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. Please call only for disability application. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Low Voltage
- Hand Tools
- Commercial Electrician Experience
- Construction Experience
- Electrical Experience
- Generator Repair
- NEC
- Schematics
- High Voltage
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
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