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Technician II, Electrical
Job in
Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho, 83501, USA
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
Howell Machine, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Manufacturing / Production
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This role is mainly focused on Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting, along with setting up and tuning Power Flex drives and Kinetix servo systems. You'll be working on both new equipment and upgrading existing machines already in production. The job also involves wiring control panels and back panels, running and terminating field wiring, and troubleshooting issues directly on the equipment.
A solid understanding of industrial electrical systems is required - 24
VDC controls, 120/240/480
VAC, motors, sensors, relays, safety circuits, etc. Good mechanical knowledge matters too, since a lot of problems tie electrical and mechanical systems together. You need to understand how the machine works as a whole, not just the code.
This position works closely with the Electrical Department, maintenance, and engineering to keep equipment running, reduce downtime, and support ongoing automation upgrades.
What you'll be doing
- Programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs (Control Logix, Compact Logix, Micro
800) - You need to be comfortable using Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, CCW, and RSLinx on a regular basis.
- Supporting and troubleshooting Kinetix servo systems and motion control
- Building, modifying, and troubleshooting HMI screens (Panel View / Factory Talk)
- Setting up and tuning Power Flex VFDs
- Making PLC edits and supporting automation changes
- Wiring and building control panels and back panels
- Running and terminating field wiring
- Installing sensors and other field devices
- Helping troubleshoot equipment issues on the floor
- Supporting automation upgrades across production lines
- Strong background in PLC and HMI programming
- Experience with control systems
- Experience with Power Flex drives and Kinetix servo systems
- Solid industrial electrical knowledge
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems together
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
- Able to work independently and with a team
- Experience - 3-4 years' experience preferred.
- Education - 2-year degree or graduate of a technical school.
- Complexity of duties - Attention to detail, use of good judgment. Good hand-eye coordination and vision, excellent math skills. Hands-on job, not desk work.
- Confidential data - Access to intellectual property which must remain confidential and cannot be reproduced.
- Must be able to pass a background test sans felonies and a drug screening.
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