Controls Electrician – Allen Bradley PLC (3rd Shift)

Electrical Automation Services

Illinois

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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

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

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