Industrial Maintenance Electrician PLC & Industrial Controls

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:00 PM (1st Shift)
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (upon successful hire)
Shift Differential: $3.25/hour

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Electrician to join a stable and growing manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical, PLC, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems supporting production equipment.

You will work in a structured, team-oriented environment where safety, reliability, and continuous improvement are prioritized.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems on industrial machinery
• Install, test, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment using schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on motors, transformers, panels, breakers, conduit, and lighting systems
• Dismantle machinery and replace or repair defective components (electrical and mechanical)
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to complete installations and repairs
• Perform basic mechanical repairs and alignments as needed
• Install and monitor equipment for performance, safety, and operational efficiency
• Document work and manage maintenance tasks using a CMMS system
• Support and occasionally guide junior maintenance team members as needed

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree (2-year) in Electrical, Electromechanical, or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Strong ability to troubleshoot electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints
• Proficiency with CMMS systems for work orders and parts lookup
• Basic mechanical repair capability (motor mounting, alignment, component replacement)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically active maintenance work (standing, bending, stooping)
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical

Preferred Experience

• Industrial or plant maintenance in manufacturing environments
• Automation, mechatronics, OEM equipment service, or heavy machinery maintenance
• Experience supporting multi-shift production operations

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Shift differential pay
• Paid vacation in the first year
• 11 paid company holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (company-paid contribution)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Annual wage increases
• Attendance and safety recognition programs
• Annual employee and family events

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite role in a manufacturing facility. The position requires strong attention to safety, adherence to procedures, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining high-quality maintenance standards.