Electrical Maintenance Engineer - 1st Shift (PLC/Automation)

PeopleReady; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefit package options

JobStack app for scheduling

Competitive pay and steady schedule

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

PeopleReady of Fort Walton Beach, FL is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Milton, FL. We offer connections with top regional employers, a robust benefits package, and quick job matching. You will work with maintenance teams to troubleshoot electrical systems and drive reliability using PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, PLC programming support, and collaboration with vendors. Competitive pay, steady schedule, and access to the JobStack app are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience purchasing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies, tools, spare parts, or industrial consumables.
• Experience with inventory management, purchasing systems, and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose issues involving PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control systems.
• Support preventive maintenance activities to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Assist with PLC programming modifications, electrical upgrades, and equipment improvements.
• Support the installation, testing, startup, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.
• Work closely with maintenance technicians, engineers, and equipment manufacturers to resolve issues.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Negotiation

Organizational

Problem solving

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Business Administration or related field

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PeopleReady of Fort Walton Beach, FL is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Milton, FL. We offer connections with top regional employers, a robust benefits package, and quick job matching. You will work with maintenance teams to troubleshoot electrical systems and drive reliability using PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, PLC programming support, and collaboration with vendors. Competitive pay, steady schedule, and access to the JobStack app are provided.