Entry‑Level Plant Reliability Technician (Electrical/PLC)

Is this you?

• Do you take pride in keeping machines humming through smart preventive maintenance?
• Can you assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, apparatus, and fixtures with hand, power, and precision tools?
• Are you at your best diagnosing problems with meters and scopes—then fixing them fast?
• Comfortable connecting conductors to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components—safely and to code?
• Ready to calculate layouts, draw plans, and align equipment so it runs at peak efficiency?
• Confident performing rigging tasks and other safety-related functions on the plant floor?
• Able to fabricate needed parts from cold rolled steel, stainless, plate, and structural steel when the job demands it?
• Knowledgeable in VFD programming and able to troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems?
• Experienced with hydraulics, pneumatics, and advanced machinery like CNC equipment, material handling systems, press brakes, lifting devices, and saws?

What you’ll tackle

• Make safety your first, second, and third priority—every shift.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical/electronic systems and fixtures per country, state, and federal requirements.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, components, and apparatus using appropriate test equipment and hand tools.
• Wire up panels and devices, including breakers and transformers.
• Lay out work, balance loads, and align equipment to specifications.
• Handle rigging and a range of miscellaneous maintenance and electrical tasks.
• Support company safety and quality programs by following established procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we expect

• At least 2 years in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Mechanical aptitude; self-starter who follows direction well.
• Laser alignment and vibration monitoring knowledge (required).
• Experience with predictive/preventive maintenance and pipefitting.
• Competent with oxyacetylene torch work and welding; welding certification required.
• Skilled with hand and power shop tools; able to work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and high lift.
• Competent programming VFDs and troubleshooting PLCs.
• Proficient testing electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure safe, compatible operation.
• Background with mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics; welding certification required.
• Comfort with advanced processing equipment, CNC, material handling systems, press brakes, lifting devices, and sawing equipment.

Proficiency checklist

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Machine Safety Inspections

Technology you’ll use

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)