The PLC / Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant electrical systems and automated equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This position supports production through preventative maintenance, system upgrades, and on-call technical support.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform basic wiring and installation of industrial electrical equipment
Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical systems and automated machinery
Diagnose and resolve issues with PLC-controlled equipment
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and control systems
Modify and update software and equipment as needed to support operations
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and controls
Participate in an on-call rotation, including off-shifts and weekends
Work primarily with control systems and software
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of industrial electronics or electrical experience
Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Experience with:
Motor control circuits
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
HMIs
Industrial networking
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Proficiency with Allen-Bradley automation and programming, including:
RSLogix 500 & 5000
ControlLogix
FactoryTalk ME
RSLinx
Associate’s Degree in Electronics or a related field is preferred