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Title:                Electrician Location:        Meriden, CT, 06450Duration:    0-12+ Months Shift:               7: 00 AM - 3: 30 PMPay Rate:    $36.00/Hour to 38.00/HourPosition Summary

• Seeking a skilled and safety-focused Electrician to support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of electrical systems within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment and facility systems that support manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and utility operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting operational efficiency and reliability.

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 on electrical equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues involving motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), 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.
• Collaborate 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 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.
• 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 while adhering to EHS, 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 written and verbal 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 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

Employee Benefits: At LanceSoft, full-time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:·        Four options of medical Insurance·        Dental and Vision Insurance·        401k Contributions·        Critical Illness Insurance·        Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance·        Accident Insurance·        Other Employee PerksEEO Employer LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.