Adecco is Hiring: PLC Electrician

Attleboro, MA | Direct Hire | $35–$42 per hour

Adecco is partnering with a local employer to hire an experienced PLC Electrician in Attleboro, MA! This is a great opportunity for an experienced industrial electrician with strong PLC troubleshooting skills looking for a direct-hire position with competitive pay and overtime opportunities.

Position Details

• Job Title: PLC Electrician

• Location: Attleboro, MA

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Employment Type: Direct Hire

• Pay Rate: $35–$42 per hour

• Schedule: Normal first-shift hours, generally 6:00 AM–3:30 PM

• Overtime: Opportunities available

Position Summary

The PLC Electrician is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, electrical and electronic equipment, instrumentation, and industrial control systems. This position will also perform general electrical and maintenance duties to support equipment reliability, production operations, and facility needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC systems, including I/O modules, communication cards, and processor units.

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring for control systems, motor control centers (MCCs), and instrumentation.

• Troubleshoot electrical circuits up to 480V in accordance with NEC standards.

• Test, calibrate, and troubleshoot field instrumentation, including pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, flow meters, and control valves.

• Install and maintain conduit, pull and terminate wires, and perform electrical component replacements.

• Repair and replace electrical components such as lights, fuses, motor starters, relays, circuit breakers, and motors.

• Read and interpret ladder logic, function block diagrams, structured text, electrical schematics, loop diagrams, blueprints, and P&IDs.

• Collaborate with engineers on PLC program modifications and maintain accurate as-built drawings.

• Assist with pump changeouts, valve repairs, bearing replacements, and equipment alignments.

• Support mechanical, piping, welding, and general maintenance activities alongside other maintenance personnel.

• Participate in equipment shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency maintenance activities.

• Follow all applicable safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work permits, and Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols.

• Perform additional facility and maintenance duties, including occasional snow removal, painting, and cleaning.

Required Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Electrical License required.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; technical school certification preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial electrician experience, including PLC troubleshooting.

• Proven experience troubleshooting PLC systems, I/O cards, 4–20mA signals, and industrial communication protocols.

• Ability to read and interpret ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text.

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical circuits up to 480V.

• Working knowledge of VFDs, MCCs, motor starters, power distribution, and conduit installation.

• Knowledge of NEC Article 500 and hazardous-location requirements.

• Experience testing and calibrating industrial instrumentation.

• Ability to read electrical meters, blueprints, schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs.

• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Additional Physical & Safety Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

• Ability to work in confined spaces and from ladders up to 40 feet.

• Ability to respond to emergency callouts within a 30-minute response time when on call.

• Ability to follow OSHA, NEC, and company safety requirements.

Interested in this opportunity?

If you have an active Massachusetts Electrical License and industrial PLC troubleshooting experience, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today or contact Adecco to learn more about this direct-hire opportunity.

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