Industrial Electrician: PLC, VFD & Automation Specialist

• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and electronic components within our industrial facility. Your primary goal is to ensure maximum equipment uptime while maintaining the highest safety standards.

• Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose and repair malfunctions in complex industrial machinery and control circuits.
• Preventative Maintenance:
  Conduct routine inspections of motors, transformers, and switch gear to prevent failures.
• PLC Support:
  Troubleshoot and monitor Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Installation:
  Run conduit, pull wire, and install new electrical panels or production equipment.
• Compliance:
  Ensure all work meets the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building standards.
• Blueprint Reading:
  Interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical manuals.

• Advanced Troubleshooting & Repair
  • System Diagnostics:
    Using multimeters and oscilloscopes to find "ghost" faults in complex circuits.
  • Motor Control:
    Testing and repairing 3-phase motors, starters, and contractors.
  • Component Replacement:
    Swapping out faulty sensors, limit switches, and encoders on the fly to resume production.
• Automation & Control Systems
  • PLC Logic:
    Connecting a laptop to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to see where a sequence is getting stuck.
  • VFD Calibration:
    Programming Variable Frequency Drives to control motor speed and torque accurately.
  • HMI Maintenance:
    Repairing the touchscreens (Human Machine Interfaces) that operators use to run the machines.
• Power Distribution
  • High-Voltage Work:
    Maintaining transformers, switch gear, and circuit breakers (480V).
  • Load Balancing:
    Ensuring electrical panels are not overloaded to prevent tripped breakers or fires.
  • Conduit & Wiring:
    Bending heavy-duty conduit and pulling wire for new machine installs.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO):
    Ensuring machines are zero-energy before anyone starts repairs.
  • Arc Flash Protection:
    Wearing specific PPE and following NFPA 70E standards when working on live panels.
  • Code Adherence:
    Ensuring every repair or new install is up to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

• Keep a clean and orderly work place.
• Assist maintenance technicians on complex issues and projects.

• Schematic reading
• Proficiency with multimeters, megohmmeters, and PLC diagnostic software
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards and NFPA 70E (Arc Flash) protocols

Working conditions are consistent with that of a manufacturing environment: loud, high-heat, and fast-paced. Must possess the ability to handle heavy components and be comfortable working in awkward positions. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 70 pounds and strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and PPE protocols. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses and steel toe shoes, loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Hair that touches the shoulders must be pinned up so as not to touch the shoulder.

• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Coverage
• Company-Sponsored Events and Team Outings