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Electrician Technician


Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 28 - 28
Posted: 11 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary
The Electrician technician is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting repairing and installing electrical systems and equipment throughout the manufacturing facility. This position supports production operations by minimizing equipment downtime performing preventive maintenance and ensuring all electrical work is completed safely and in compliance with company policies and electrical codes. The ideal candidate possesses strong industrial electrical knowledge excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot diagnose and repair electrical issues on manufacturing equipment machinery and facility systems.
  • Install test repair and maintain electrical components wiring motors control panels transformers lighting systems and power distribution equipment.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility electrical systems.
  • Replace or run new wiring for building enhancements/projects.
  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and electrical emergencies to minimize production downtime.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics blueprints wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
  • Install and maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) sensors relays motor controls and instrumentation devices.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of electrical failures and implement corrective actions.
  • Support equipment upgrades modifications and capital improvement projects.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records work orders and preventive maintenance documentation.
  • Assist with machine installations commissioning and startup activities.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance Production Engineering and Quality teams to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement energy savings and increased equipment efficiency.
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 2 years of industrial or manufacturing electrical maintenance experience.
  • Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems including:
    • Motors and motor controls
    • 120V 240V 480V and three-phase systems
    • Electrical distribution systems
    • PLCs and automation equipment
    • VFDs and drives
    • Hydraulics and pneumatics interface controls
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
  • Experience using electrical test equipment including multimeters megohmmeters and clamp meters.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move parts and supplies up to 50 lbs. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Overtime work is required occasionally.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.




Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.


Required Experience:

IC


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