Automation & Electrical Technician — Day Shift PLC Expert

Diamond Plastics Corporation; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Diamond Plastics Corporation is seeking an Industrial Automation/Electrical Technician to join our team in Texas. The role is Monday to Friday, day shift, with pay starting at $35 per hour and commensurate with experience.

You will inspect equipment, read blueprints, set up and test systems, repair components, and troubleshoot PLC-based controls (RSLogix, MicroLogix, CompactLogix). Strong wiring, documentation, and collaboration with maintenance staff are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years industrial electrician/maintenance experience, or 5 years in electrical field.
• Military service in related electrical field considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components of industrial equipment for defects and proper assembly.
• Review work orders and consult operators to identify problems and human errors.
• Study blueprints, schematics, and manuals to determine installation steps.
• Set up and test equipment to verify proper operation.
• Repair and adjust equipment; replace worn parts in watertight electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-based controls and diagnose I/O faults (RSLogix, Micrologix, CompactLogix).
• Maintain logs of performance, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
• Develop or modify industrial electronics according to specs.
• Coordinate efforts with other workers during installations and maintenance.
• Advise Maintenance Manager on product performance and improvements.
• Assist with sending defective units for repair.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

Industrial maintenance

Blueprints interpretation

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

RSLogix

Micrologix

CompactLogix

Job description

Diamond Plastics Corporation is seeking an Industrial Automation/Electrical Technician to join our team in Texas. The role is Monday to Friday, day shift, with pay starting at $35 per hour and commensurate with experience.

You will inspect equipment, read blueprints, set up and test systems, repair components, and troubleshoot PLC-based controls (RSLogix, MicroLogix, CompactLogix). Strong wiring, documentation, and collaboration with maintenance staff are essential.