Electrical & Controls Tech - PLCs, Drives & Maintenance

Bay Cast Technologies LLC; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Cast Technologies LLC in Michigan is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment, PLCs, and controls running safely and reliably on the shop floor. The role requires reading schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams; experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, motor controls, drives, sensors, and VFDs; maintaining equipment and records.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, perform preventive maintenance, install and calibrate equipment, and

Qualifications

• Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred).
• Familiarity with motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and industrial instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems including bearings, belts, chains, and fluid power systems.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment such as multimeters and megohmmeters.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and controls issues on production equipment, including PLCs, motor controls, drives, and sensors.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems, including motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Install, wire, and calibrate new equipment, controls, and instrumentation.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic and HMI systems to support production and process changes.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Perform routine inspections of electrical panels, motors, and control systems to identify potential issues before failure.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work orders, parts usage, and equipment history.
• Coordinate with outside electricians, controls integrators, and equipment vendors as needed.
• Support facility systems, including electrical distribution, lighting, and building equipment.
• Follow industry standard safety procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Electrical safety

Communication

Detail oriented

Independent work

Tools

PLC programming tools

Multimeter

Megohmmeter

VFDs

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Bay Cast Technologies LLC in Michigan is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment, PLCs, and controls running safely and reliably on the shop floor. The role requires reading schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams; experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, motor controls, drives, sensors, and VFDs; maintaining equipment and records.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, perform preventive maintenance, install and calibrate equipment, and