Electrical Technician

Position Title: Electrical Technician (Confidential Client)

Location: Shawnee, OK | On-site

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $20/hr. $30/hr. Max - This position offers significant overtime opportunities (additional earning through overtime).

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join our Client's maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial electrical systems, PLC-controlled equipment, motors, drives, and automated production machinery. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, self-motivated, and committed to maximizing equipment reliability while minimizing downtime.

Openings: 8 total openings across all three shifts. The client expects approximately 2–3 hires per shift, with the final allocation determined based on business needs. Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor.

Shifts: 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM; 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

Work Schedule Requirement: This position requires working 12 consecutive days followed by 2 days off, with mandatory overtime and rotating weekends.

Interview Process: Initial phone screening and in-person screening interview, then client 1st round: on-site technical interview and assessment, plus a written assessment covering Electrical Technician knowledge, problem-solving / critical thinking, and general industry understanding. 2nd round (if needed) only if additional validation or assessment is required.

Primary Functions

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.


• Install, wire, and upgrade industrial electrical systems and automated controls.


• Troubleshoot and program PLC systems, including Allen-Bradley 500 and 5000 platforms.


• Install, maintain, and repair AC/DC drives, motors, control panels, relays, and electrical components.


• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings.


• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.


• Conduct root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions.


• Maintain electrical spare parts inventory and communicate replenishment needs.


• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA, and company safety procedures.


• Communicate equipment status and repair progress during shift changes.


• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts safely when required.


• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment performance.


• Respond to emergency equipment failures and support planned shutdowns as needed.


• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and repair records.

Must-Haves

• Industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and programming.


• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and AC/DC drive systems.


• Ability to troubleshoot electrical motors, control circuits, sensors, relays, VFDs, and industrial automation systems.


• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and technical drawings.


• Experience performing root cause analysis and preventative maintenance.


• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures and industrial safety standards.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• PLC programming and controller fabrication.


• Electrical panel wiring and control cabinet assembly.


• Voltage converters and relay logic.


• Predictive maintenance and equipment reliability.


• Industrial automation and process improvement.


• Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting/programming (500 & 5000 platforms).


• Must be able and willing to work 12 days on / 2 days off, including mandatory overtime and rotating weekends (lots of overtime).


• Must not have any prior employment history or affiliation with the client, as the client does not consider former employees for rehire.


• Self-motivated and dependable.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.


• Committed to workplace safety.


• Takes ownership of equipment performance and maintenance quality.


• Driven to continuously improve equipment reliability and plant efficiency.


• Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the shift. Comfortable working in hot manufacturing environments (must be able to work in a hot environment). Ability to work at heights using ladders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts while utilizing required fall protection. Ability to work mandatory overtime, weekends, and respond to emergency call-ins as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• CMMS experience.