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PLC Electrical Mechanic

Job in Village of Farmingdale, Nassau County, New York, USA
Listing for: Randstad USA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Village of Farmingdale

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical & Controls Technician to join our manufacturing maintenance team. In this role, you will be the technical expert responsible for maximizing equipment reliability across our converting and auxiliary production lines. If you have experience with PLC's, you are almost guarenteed!

Key Responsibilities
  • Automation & Controls Optimization:
    Diagnose and modify PLC logic, HMI programming (e.g., Panel View, RSView/Factory Talk), and servo drive parameters to enhance equipment throughput, reduce cycle times, and eliminate scrap.
  • Systems Maintenance & Repair:
    Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting on converting and auxiliary equipment using schematics, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
  • Instrumentation & Hardware Support:
    Calibrate, repair, and replace field instrumentation (photoelectric, inductive, pressure, temperature, and weight sensors) as well as power distribution hardware (AC/DC drives, contractors, motors, and breakers).
  • Engineering & Project Support:
    Partner with Controls Engineers on DCS modifications, hardware upgrades, machine down-day overhauls, and production trials.
  • Safety & Code Compliance:
    Champion workplace safety by strictly adhering to OSHA and NFPA 70E guidelines, maintaining National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance, and immediately resolving potential electrical hazards.
  • Team Leadership & Documentation:
    Mentor and train maintenance technicians on electrical troubleshooting techniques; log work orders, parts usage, and root-cause findings within the CMMS.
Responsibilities
  • Controls & Programming: Modify and optimize PLC logic
    , HMI interfaces, and servo drives to enhance performance. Partner with Controls Engineers to implement DCS updates, hardware retrofits, and control wiring changes.
  • Safety & Compliance: Maintain full compliance with OSHA, company safety rules, and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards; immediately identify and correct electrical hazards.
  • Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Maintain electrical systems across converting and auxiliary machinery. Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and diagnostic software.
  • Instrumentation & Hardware: Repair, replace, and calibrate field sensors (photoelectric, pressure, temperature), power distribution devices (AC/DC drives, contractors, motors), and PLC/DCS I/O hardware.
  • Trials & Downtime Prevention: Support planned downtime and machine trials, using controls and process expertise to proactively eliminate downtime, scrap, and safety risks.
  • Mentorship & Documentation: Train and assist technicians on advanced electrical repairs, execute work orders, and maintain accurate records within the CMMS.

salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per year

shift:
First

work hours: 7 AM - 7 PM

education:
No Degree Required

Essential Functions
  • working up to 16 hrs of overtime per week
Skills
  • Electrical
  • Maintenance
  • Electrical PLC
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 2 years
  • Experience level:
    Experienced
Experience
  • Experienced
  • 2 years
Education
  • No Degree Required
Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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