Plant Automation Electrician

Are You the Troubleshooter Everyone Calls First?

Do you light up when a PLC throws a fault and the schematic becomes your roadmap? Comfortable working with 120/208/240/480 VAC systems? Willing to climb overhead, slide under a machine, or squeeze into tight spaces to get production back online? If you’re nodding yes—and you can lift up to 50 lbs while staying safe—you might be the Plant Automation Electrician we’re looking for.

What You’ll Take OnHunt down and resolve issues across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic systems—PLCs, NC/CNC controls, power supplies, drives, gauges, and test instruments included

Leverage strong electrical/electronic and mechanical theory; develop/interpret specifications; and ensure work aligns with local and national electrical codes

Install equipment, bring it up safely, and shut it down correctly following company procedures and OSHA expectations

Document maintenance activities and performance data for assigned equipment

Pitch in with related maintenance assignments as needed

Schedule & Pay

Hours:

Night shift (7 PM – 7 AM) following a rotating 2-2-3 schedule

Rotation:
Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days; then reverse the following week Starting Pay: $30 - $40/hr base + $2/hr night differential

What You Bring Two-year technical degree, accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent technical preparation (required)3–5 years of demonstrated success across electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic disciplines

Deep familiarity with electrical/electronic components and specialized diagnostic tools

Ability to work overhead, underneath machines, and in confined spaces

Experience around high-voltage electrical systems

Strength to push, pull, or lift heavy parts with or without assistance

Physical Realities of the Job Repetitive tasks and frequent walking

Kneeling, crouching, and stooping

Hands-on work handling tools, parts, and controls

Lifting up to 50 lbs while bending, twisting, and/or standing

Your Technical Toolkit

PLC troubleshooting expertise

Proficiency reading electrical schematics

Electrical troubleshooting at an advanced level

Broad troubleshooting mindset

Experience with 120/208/240/480 VAC power

Electrical system diagnostics and repair

Electrical troubleshooting in production environments

Pneumatics troubleshooting

Hands-on industrial electrical background

Understanding of industrial electrical architectures

Heavy equipment electrical diagnostics

CNC machine troubleshooting

Tech You’ll Touch Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Programmable Logic Controllers—Siemens and Allen-Bradley Who We Are Prysmian is the global leader in cable solutions for energy and digital networks. We deliver resilient, high-performance, sustainable systems across underground and submarine transmission, as well as medium and low voltage products that power construction and infrastructure. We also produce a full portfolio of optical fiber, copper cables, and connectivity that carries voice, video, and data worldwide.

Our North American presence expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of McKinney, Texas-based Encore Wire—now one of our most advanced single-campus manufacturing operations. With 9,000 colleagues in North America and 35,000 globally, we pair scale with innovation to support the energy and telecommunications sectors. At Prysmian, your contributions make a visible impact.

Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation
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