Job Title: Electrician
Job Location: Meriden, CT 06450 (Onsite)
Job Duration: 12 Months Contract (High possibility of temp to hire)
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $38.00/Hour on W2
 
Position Summary:

• Client is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Electrician to support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of electrical systems within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment and facility systems that support manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and utility operations.
• The Electrician will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting client's mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and controls throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Support production equipment, utility systems, HVAC equipment, cleanroom infrastructure, and facility support systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on electrical equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues involving motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers (ClientCs), transformers, panels, lighting systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment installations, facility upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
• Work with automation, instrumentation, and controls personnel to troubleshoot integrated systems.
• Conduct inspections and testing of electrical systems to ensure compliance with applicable codes, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and facility emergencies in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) as required.
• Support energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and quality system requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program or equivalent technical training.
• Valid Connecticut E-1 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson License required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, and electrical safety standards.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical systems up to 480V.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work safely and effectively while adhering to *** Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and quality requirements.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, megohmmeters, and other diagnostic tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, medical device, or FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and quality management systems.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial automation equipment.
• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and critical utility systems.
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Experience using CMMS software such as Maximo, SAP PM, or equivalent maintenance systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Understanding of industrial controls, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work in manufacturing, warehouse, utility, and mechanical spaces.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Working Conditions
• Manufacturing and facility environment with exposure to machinery, electrical systems, and utility equipment.
• May require occasional overtime, weekend work, and participation in an on-call rotation.
• Work performed in accordance with client EHS, Quality, and Operational Excellence standards.

Core Competencies:

• Safety First Mindset
• Quality and Compliance Focus
• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Customer and Operational Focus