Plant Electrical Maintenance Technician

As a Plant Electrical Maintenance Technician you will play a critical role in maintaining troubleshooting and improving the electrical and automation systems that keep our production operations running efficiently. This position is heavily focused on industrial electrical work controls and automation while spending a significant percentage of time supporting mechanical maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot diagnose and repair industrial electrical and mechanical systems production equipment motors drives sensors and automation controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Install maintain and modify electrical systems including power distribution motor controls control panels and machine wiring.
• Run conduit pull wire terminate electrical connections and ensure installations meet applicable electrical codes and safety standards.
• Build wire install and troubleshoot control panels and electrical enclosures for manufacturing equipment and process improvements.
• Program troubleshoot and support Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs and related automation systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams ladder logic and technical drawings.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment electrical systems and automation controls.
• Troubleshoot VFDs relays sensors switchgear motor starters and other industrial control components.
• Support equipment upgrades automation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Rebuild pumps conveyors and other production-related mechanical equipment as required.
• Complete scheduled work orders and accurately document maintenance activities and repairs.
• Assist with equipment startups line changeovers and commissioning of new machinery.
• Communicate equipment status maintenance findings and operational updates across shifts.

What Were Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Technical School Industrial Maintenance Electrical Technology or related training preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician Electrical Maintenance Technician or similar manufacturing electrical role.
• Strong Allen-Bradley PLC experience required including troubleshooting and modification of PLC programs.
• Experience with PLC programming ladder logic HMI systems and industrial automation strongly preferred.
• Proven experience building wiring and installing control panels and electrical control systems.
• Demonstrated experience running conduit pulling wire and performing industrial electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems motors motor controls VFDs sensors and industrial automation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of electrical safety standards and safe work practices.
• Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook

• Dependability matters. We value team members who take ownership work safely and consistently contribute to the success of the operation.