Manufacturing Electrical Technician

Tension Corporation is seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Electrical Technician to support and improve our manufacturing operations. This hands-on role is responsible for troubleshooting repairing and maintaining complex electrical and control systems on high-speed envelope folding and production equipment.

The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills experience with PLCs and automation systems and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and continuous improvement. This position also supports system upgrades and manufacturing improvements across multiple plant locations with occasional travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot diagnose and repair electrical and control system issues on manufacturing equipment and production machinery.
• Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Maintain modify and troubleshoot PLC programs and electrical control systems primarily Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Support upgrades retrofits and continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics pneumatic diagrams hydraulic prints and mechanical drawings.
• Collaborate with maintenance engineering and production teams to resolve equipment issues and improve performance.
• Support electrical systems across multiple plant locations including occasional travel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA NEC NFPA UL508A and Lockout/Tagout safety standards.
• Document repairs modifications and maintenance activities accurately.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment working with electromechanical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with industrial electrical systems and automated equipment.
• Experience with PLC programming troubleshooting and modifications (Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Proficiency using electrical test equipment including voltmeters ammeters and ohm meters.
• Experience with:
• 3-phase industrial wiring
• AC/DC control systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Servo drives and motors
• Ability to read and interpret electrical pneumatic hydraulic and mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of:
• NEC
• UL508A
• NFPA 79
• OSHA regulations
• Lockout/Tagout procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing or converting equipment.
• Experience with continuous improvement or equipment modernization projects.

Why Join Tension Corporation

• Work with advanced manufacturing and automation equipment in a dynamic production environment.
• Be part of a collaborative team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to contribute to equipment upgrades and modernization initiatives across multiple facilities.
• Grow your technical expertise within a stable and innovative manufacturing organization.

Required Experience:

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