Electric Technician A: PLCs, VFDs & Plant Maintenance

Inteplast Group Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group Corporation is seeking an Electric Technician A to support maintenance of office, manufacturing and distribution facilities. You will install, maintain and repair plant production machinery including plastic resin handling systems and co-extrusion lines.

Strong electrical knowledge and ability to read schematics are essential. Responsibilities include troubleshooting motors, drives, HVAC, fire panels, and ensuring safe, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Industrial maintenance degree or similar from a state certified technical school or community college is required. Completion of a 4-year electrical apprenticeship can be substituted.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical components - relays, timers, contactors, proximity switches, etc.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair A/C, D/C motors, drives and inverters.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair fire panels and alarm systems.
• Correctly identify and work on any electrical cabinet in the plant.
• Identify and safely work on any switchgear in the plant.
• Replace non-programmable devices such as relays, contactors, timers, PLC I/O cards.
• Use soldering for repairs as needed.
• Check and change motor rotation if needed.
• Replace plant lighting and ballasts.
• Check and replace fuses.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Assists maintenance technician in the lubrication and repair of mechanical equipment
• Maintain all equipment in good running order
• Ensure that job site is clean and free of hazards
• Maintains good housekeeping and safety practices when running equipment
• Interacts and communicates with production supervisor during shift and assist on production line when needed
• Maintains professional certifications and keeps updated on all procedures and policy changes; keeps training up to date
• Operates all maintenance equipment safely, follows LOTO procedures at all times.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Overtime availability

Teamwork

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma

Industrial maintenance degree

Electrical apprenticeship (4-year) substitution

Tools

PLC controls

Variable speed drives

Relays & contactors

Multimeters

Ammeters

Job description

Inteplast Group Corporation is seeking an Electric Technician A to support maintenance of office, manufacturing and distribution facilities. You will install, maintain and repair plant production machinery including plastic resin handling systems and co-extrusion lines.

Strong electrical knowledge and ability to read schematics are essential. Responsibilities include troubleshooting motors, drives, HVAC, fire panels, and ensuring safe, efficient operation.