Industrial Electrician
Sensient Technologies · St. Louis, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Sensient Technologies (chemicals) in St. Louis, MO. Maintain, and repair electrical equipment and parts, as well as control panels.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Painting / coating
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 3011 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 79 other live reliability postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 61%
- PLC 50%
- Welding 36%
- EHS / safety 20%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Sensient Technologies in St. Louis
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Full description from Sensient TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The Natural Color expansion is here. Sensient is growing – A LOT! We expanding our plant and need to add an additional Industrial Electrician to our team. As an Industrial Electrician you will install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and parts, as well as control panels. This position requires extensive knowledge of electrical components as well as electrical safety codes and regulations. They must be professional, technical, and mechanically proficient.
What You’ll Do
- •Install, repair, and maintain electrical components and systems for industrial equipment and building support.
- •Work in a team environment or alone to complete assignments. Observe safety procedures and meet all electrical codes.
- •Understand and make decisions based on technical documents, such as blueprints, schematics, or P&IDs.
- •Perform quality testing and inspections. Perform preventative maintenance and instrument calibrations.
- •Perform a variety of other duties related to the maintenance department needs assigned by the Maintenance supervisor.
- •Be involved in power source installation from distribution centers and motor control centers.
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What You’ll Bring
- •Be motivated to work on their own and as part of a team. Effective communication skills are a necessary part of this position.
- •Ability to work a physically demanding job. Ability to install and repair equipment.
- •High School Diploma or GED. Associates degree preferred.
- •Journeyman experience preferred or the completion of an apprenticeship program.
- •Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
- •Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
- •Verbal and written communication skills required. Motivated initiative-taker who can manage projects and make decisions.
What You’ll get
- •Excellent pay, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
- •A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
- •Opportunity to be part of a highly skilled team.
About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
About Sensient Colors: Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners, and paper products.