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Instandhaltung Elektriker/in m/f/d

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Job ID 328168 Date posted 06/10/2026 Location : Salzgitter, Germany Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

SUMMARY

In the role of Instandhaltung Elektriker (m/f/d), you take on a key responsibility for the safe and reliable operation of our production and energy systems. Through maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting, you ensure that electrical equipment and systems are always functional and can be operated safely, thereby making a significant contribution to system availability and operational reliability.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintenance & Technology
    • Carrying out preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance work on electrical systems and production machinery
    • Maintenance, inspection, evaluation, and repair of electrical components and systems, including low-voltage automation systems and medium-voltage motor control systems
    • Installation and troubleshooting of cable systems, cable routing, and electrical circuits
    • Analysis and troubleshooting of electrical faults during ongoing plant operations

    Working According to Plans & Standards
    • Reading, interpreting, and implementing electrical and mechanical schematics, technical drawings, and operating instructions
    • Ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with applicable safety and quality standards

    Documentation & Systems
    • Documenting completed work, faults, and system conditions in maintenance software (S7/PCS7)
    • Maintaining maintenance and inspection plans

    Collaboration & Organization
    • Regular collaboration with external service providers, internal colleagues, and management to continuously improve plant operations
    • Operating mobile work equipment such as forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial work platforms as required

    Miscellaneous
    • Taking on additional tasks arising within the scope of the role

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum Requirements (Must have)
    • Completed vocational training as an electrician or a comparable technical qualification
    • Basic knowledge of industrial maintenance of electrical systems
    • Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics as well as technical documentation
    • Willingness to work independently in an industrial production environment
    • Willingness to be on call
    • Safe and responsible handling of tools and work equipment

    Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have)
    • Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance
    • Experience working with external service providers
    • Basic knowledge of maintenance or asset management software (Siemens S7, Simatic PCS 7)
    • Willingness to pursue further training

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