Electrical Controls Technician — Night Shift PLC/VFD Expert

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH, KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Columbus, Ohio is hiring an Electrical Controls Technician for the Maintenance Department. The role focuses on maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in a safe, reliable manner and supporting manufacturing lines with preventative and corrective maintenance.

You will troubleshoot AC drives, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and vision systems, perform wiring, and follow 5S and GMP procedures. The position requires a 12-hour night shift with rotating onsite days, competitive benefits, and a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrician, controls technician, or industrial experience.
• Electrical technical degree or equivalent experience in instrumentation/controls.
• Ability to read PLC logic and wiring schematics.

Responsibilities

• Repair and troubleshoot high-speed equipment and plant utility systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Install and replace components and wire electrical systems.
• Read electrical schematics and follow NEC guidelines.
• Maintain tools and keep work areas clean.

Skills

Electrical experience

Industrial environment

PLC interpretation

Troubleshooting

VFDs

Education

Electrical technical degree

High School Diploma/GED + 2 years experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix

VFDs

PLC wiring schematics

Job description

Abbott in Columbus, Ohio is hiring an Electrical Controls Technician for the Maintenance Department. The role focuses on maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in a safe, reliable manner and supporting manufacturing lines with preventative and corrective maintenance.

You will troubleshoot AC drives, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and vision systems, perform wiring, and follow 5S and GMP procedures. The position requires a 12-hour night shift with rotating onsite days, competitive benefits, and a