Electrical Ops Technician I: PLC/Automation

Fareva Richmond Inc

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 47,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401-k 4.5% company match and immediate

12 annual paid holidays

Paid vacation

5 paid sick days

2 paid personal days

Company paid Short Term Disability and

Life&AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Fareva Richmond Inc in Richmond, VA is seeking an Electrical Operations Mechanic I to maintain high-tech automated equipment, including electronics, electrical control systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and basic mechanical tasks. You will perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical systems.

Responsibilities include diagnosing PLC-based issues, reading electrical drawings, and using downtime/OEE data to design improvements.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Virginia State Journeyman’s card or NEC training completed or documented.
Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles.

Responsibilities

Maintains and troubleshoots filling/packaging equipment and electromechanical systems.
Maintains and troubleshoots PLCs, operator interfaces, VFDs, servomotors, encoders.
Perform basic electrical troubleshooting (starters, fuses, relays, wiring, breakers).
Conducts preventative maintenance on electrical/safety systems.
Interprets downtime and OEE data to design improvements.
Read and follow electrical drawings and circuit layouts.