Controls Electrician - Allen Bradley PLC

Electrical Automation Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a skilled technician to install, configure, and troubleshoot automation systems in a manufacturing setting. You will work with PLCs, HMI interfaces, servo drives, and 3‑phase power distribution, ensuring reliable operation of sensors and motion controls across conveyors and production lines.

The role requires PLC ladder logic programming, wiring expertise, and hands-on preventive maintenance, with a willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift and participate in

Qualifications

• Must have PLC experience and be able to program ladder logic.
• Experience with servo systems and drive equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures (lockout/tagout, PPE, etc.).
• Experience troubleshooting packaging equipment in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC I/O modules, and wiring.
• Provide troubleshooting of analog/digital controls with 480V 3-phase power and VFD/servo systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces; modify ladder logic.
• Troubleshoot communication protocols (Profibus, serial, industrial Ethernet).
• Perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Servo systems

HMI interfaces

Electrical schematics

3-phase power distribution

Industrial Ethernet

Profibus

Encoders

Load cells

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Servo drives

VFDs

HMI

Electrical schematics

Encoders

Job description

Ability to work 3rd shift, Overtime (1.5) after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours. 10 paid holidays, PTO upon start, regular and irregular raises based on performance.Duties:Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC input/output modules, and all associated control wiring.Provide troubleshooting expertise of analog and digital controls with 480V, 3 phase power distribution systems, motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and soft starts.Maintain and troubleshoot position feedback devices encoders, and load cells.Programming and troubleshooting of PLC and HMI interfaces.Perform configuration and logic modifications to PLC control systems. Modifications will include programming in ladder logic.Troubleshoot and diagnose configuration and implementation of integrated and stand-alone graphic human-machine interfaces.Troubleshoot and diagnose specification of communication protocols, including Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet.Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues utilizing electrical schematicsDiagnose and perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipmentEducation/Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredDemonstrated experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), servo systems required.Experienced in working with computerized maintenance systems preferred.Experience with troubleshooting and performing maintenance on packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferredThorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confine spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.) preferredPLC programming preferredExperience with electrical encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers preferredProficient with electrical schematicsBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceRelocation assistanceVision insuranceApplication Question(s):Are you willing to work 2nd shift (2-10pm) or 3rd shift (10pm-6am)?Work Location: In person