About this opportunity
Personna Employment Solutions lists this Industrial Electrician opportunity in yakima, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking Industrial Electricians to support manufacturing, food and beverage processing, agriculture, packing and cold-storage, and distribution operations throughout the greater Yakima area.
This is a hands-on electrical maintenance position for candidates who are comfortable troubleshooting industrial equipment, electrical systems, motors, controls, and automated machinery in fast-paced production environments.
We are interested in electricians and maintenance professionals from a wide range of industrial backgrounds, including:
Manufacturing
Food & Beverage Processing
Fruit & Agricultural Processing
Packing & Cold Storage
Warehousing & Distribution
Packaging
Industrial Machinery
Plastics
Metal Fabrication
Consumer Products
Utilities
Other Industrial Production Environments
What You’ll Do
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and automated production equipment.
Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, wiring diagrams, meters, technical manuals, and diagnostic tools.
Maintain and repair motors, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, transformers, control panels, and industrial wiring.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery and automated equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and equipment documentation.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and help minimize production downtime.
Complete preventive and corrective electrical maintenance.
Support equipment installations, upgrades, startups, and modifications.
Assist with troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment when needed.
Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Safety teams.
Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs.
Identify recurring equipment issues and help develop longer-term solutions.
Follow applicable electrical, safety, Lockout/Tagout, arc-flash, and plant procedures.
Experience with any combination of the following can translate well:
Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting
Motors
Motor Starters
Motor Controls
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
PLC-Controlled Equipment
Sensors
Relays
Contactors
Transformers
Control Panels
Industrial Wiring
Electrical Distribution
3-Phase Power
120V / 240V / 480V Systems
Machine Controls
HMI Systems
Industrial Automation
Conveyors
Packaging Equipment
Pumps
Compressors
Refrigeration Equipment
Material-Handling Systems
Production Machinery
Experience with industrial automation is strongly valued, including:
PLC troubleshooting
PLC inputs and outputs
Ladder logic
Allen-Bradley
Siemens
HMI interfaces
VFD programming or troubleshooting
Sensors and instrumentation
Industrial communication networks
Automated production lines
Machine controls
Relevant candidates may come from positions such as:
Industrial Electrician | Maintenance Electrician | Electrical Maintenance Technician | Industrial Maintenance Technician | Controls Technician | Automation Technician | Instrumentation Technician | Electro-Mechanical Technician | Maintenance Mechanic | Plant Electrician | Manufacturing Electrician
Experience from food plants, fruit packing facilities, cold storage operations, wineries, breweries, beverage production, warehouses, distribution centers, packaging facilities, manufacturing plants, mills, fabrication shops, and other industrial environments can translate very well.
Strong candidates typically bring:
Hands-on industrial electrical or electrical-maintenance experience.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems safely and efficiently.
Experience working around production or automated equipment.
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Familiarity with motors, controls, sensors, relays, and VFDs.
Basic understanding of PLC-controlled machinery.
Experience using multimeters, clamp meters, or other electrical testing equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Ability to respond effectively to production downtime and equipment issues.
Education & Training | Relevant backgrounds may include:
Electrical Apprenticeship
Industrial Electrical Training
Technical or Vocational School
Electrical Technology
Industrial Maintenance
Automation / Controls
Instrumentation
Electro-Mechanical Training
Military Technical Training
Equivalent Hands-On Industrial Experience
A Washington electrical license, Journeyman license, industrial electrical certification, or related credential may be preferred for certain opportunities but is not required for every position.
Safety Experience | Familiarity with the following is valuable:
Lockout/Tagout
Arc-Flash Safety
NFPA 70E
National Electrical Code
OSHA Safety Practices
PPE Requirements
GMP / Food Safety
5S
Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Procedures
Particularly Valuable Industry Experience
Yakima-area employers have significant operations in agriculture and food processing, manufacturing, packing/warehousing, and logistics/distribution, making experience from any of these environments highly transferable.
Candidates with electrical experience supporting fruit-processing equipment, conveyors, sorting systems, packing lines, refrigeration systems, warehouse automation, food-processing machinery, high-speed manufacturing equipment, or material-handling systems are especially encouraged to apply.
What Makes Someone Successful
Successful Industrial Electricians are strong troubleshooters who remain calm when equipment goes down, understand how electrical systems interact with production machinery, and take ownership of repairs from diagnosis through completion.
The strongest candidates combine electrical knowledge with some exposure to automation, mechanical systems, production equipment, or industrial maintenance.
If your background includes industrial electrical work, controls, automation, maintenance, manufacturing equipment, or electrical troubleshooting, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Worksite address
yakima, WA, 98903, US
Who can apply
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