Electrical & PLC Technician — Prototyping & Panels

Jobtailor

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the New York area seeks an experienced Electrical/PLC Technician to join our maintenance team. You will read and interpret ladder logic, diagnose faults, and support electrical panel construction for in-house projects while adhering to NFPA and Hydro standards.

You'll work with engineers and technicians to optimize processes, ensure safety, and maintain 5S workflows. The role requires hands-on experience with 480V three-phase systems and precision measurement tools.

Qualifications

High proficiency in reading and interpreting existing ladder logic, specifically Allen-Bradley, to identify fault conditions and verify inputs/outputs.
Bridge physical electrical components and their digital representation in a PLC program.
Competent working with 480VAC (3-phase) and 24VDC low-voltage control circuits.
Skilled in using trade equipment such as drill presses, band saws, and knockouts.
Proficient with precision measuring instruments.
Ability to work from verbal instructions, prints, sketches, and schematics.
Ability to ensure work meets national and local codes, NFPA, Hydro standards, HSE, quality, productivity, and 5S requirements

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers and scientists to build, modify, and test prototypes and new manufacturing processes.
Utilize PLC ladder logic as a diagnostic tool to monitor program flow and identify root causes of hardware or sequence failures.
Connect to PLC processors to observe I/O status and verify signal paths before mechanical intervention.
Lead construction of electrical panels for in-house projects in accordance with NFPA and Hydro standards.
Act as a technical escalation point for the maintenance team on complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
Work from verbal instructions, prints, sketches, and schematics while meeting national and local codes.
Identify and recommend process enhancements to maximize facility efficiencies and 5S standards.
Perform related duties to maintain workflow or respond to emergency conditions.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area according to 5S standards.
Perform duties according to standard methods and procedures with strict adherence to HSE, quality, and productivity requirements