Plant Automation Controls Electrician

Job Description

Job Description Plant Automation Controls Electrician

When the production floor wakes up, you’re the one who turns alarms into uptime. One moment you’re tracing a PLC fault on a packaging line, the next you’re swapping a DeviceNet node, checking an AB PanelView trend, and verifying a ControlLogix routine. If you like solving complex problems across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a highly automated environment, this role is for you.

Compensation & Relocation

• Pay: $32.01–$35.00 (based on experience)
• Housing and transportation support available for relocations
• Full-year contract with relocation assistance

What You’ll Handle

• Install and commission new equipment, components, and control systems; assist with start-up and shut-down activities.
• Diagnose and repair issues spanning electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Execute preventive maintenance on schedule and document accurate repair/maintenance records.
• Ensure work adheres to national and local electrical codes and internal safety policies.
• Partner with operators and maintenance teams to resolve operational and safety concerns; report hazards immediately.

Maintenance Focus

• Quickly troubleshoot electrical/control failures to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Support production and maintenance in reducing unscheduled stops and improving line reliability.
• Test, locate, and correct malfunctions in power, instrumentation, and control systems.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to capital projects and CI initiatives that enhance safety, throughput, and quality.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors or management.

What You Bring

• 1–3 years of experience in an industrial, highly automated manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics or an Associate’s degree with equivalent hands-on experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency for documentation and reporting.
• Preferred exposure to: Rockwell RSView, ControlLogix, PLC5000, Wonderware, AB PanelView, HMI software, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet, and AutoCAD.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive pay tied to your experience and impact.
• Full-time role with real career growth in a modern, automated plant.
• Relocation or housing assistance available.
• Join a team that prizes safety, reliability, and operational excellence.