Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to support maintenance operations in a high-volume manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for troubleshooting repairing installing and maintaining industrial electrical systems PLC-controlled equipment motors drives and automated production machinery to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician with strong industrial maintenance experience PLC troubleshooting skills and a commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair industrial electrical mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Install wire and modify industrial electrical systems and automation controls.
• Troubleshoot and program Allen-Bradley PLCs (500 & 5000 platforms).
• Install and maintain electrical panels control cabinets motors relays sensors VFDs AC/DC drives and related components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics blueprints and technical drawings.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment documentation.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and communicate replacement needs.
• Follow OSHA Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and company safety procedures.
• Communicate equipment status during shift transitions.
• Operate forklifts scissor lifts and boom lifts when required.
• Work with maintenance engineering and production teams to improve equipment performance.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and assist with planned maintenance shutdowns.

Required Qualifications

• Experience performing industrial electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC 500 and 5000 platforms.
• Experience with electrical panel wiring and control cabinet assembly.
• Knowledge of relay logic voltage converters motors sensors control circuits VFDs and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and industrial safety practices.
• Strong troubleshooting communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with elevated temperatures.
• Frequent standing walking bending climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders scissor lifts and boom lifts while using required fall protection.
• Ability to work overtime weekends and respond to emergency maintenance needs.

Hiring Process

• Recruiter phone and in-person screening.
• Client on-site technical interview.
• Written technical assessment.
• Additional interview if needed.

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