Electrical Technician

GEE Group; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

GEE Group is seeking an Electrical Technician for an industrial manufacturing environment. You will maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems, control circuits, PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, and automation equipment, collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.

You will read schematics, perform preventive maintenance, and support safety programs, with rotating plant coverage including remote troubleshooting and on-site support as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience, including Allen-Bradley or Siemens systems.
• An associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field, plus two years of industrial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems, read schematics, and work effectively with operations and maintenance teams.
• Strong communication, initiative, and commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, control circuits, PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, and automation equipment.
• Support PLC hardware and control networks, and assist with programming updates and system improvements.
• Maintain electrical panels, distribution equipment, instrumentation, and automated systems.
• Read and update schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and record completed work in the maintenance system.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, investigate causes, and help implement lasting fixes.
• Follow electrical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, and applicable safety codes.
• Help train maintenance employees, identify parts and equipment needs, and provide technical support.
• Participate in rotating plant coverage, including remote troubleshooting and on-site support when needed.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

PLC programming

Electrical schematics reading

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Our client is hiring an Electrical Technician to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and automated equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment. You’ll work with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to resolve equipment issues, reduce downtime, and support safe, reliable production.

What you’ll do

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, control circuits, PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, and automation equipment.
• Support PLC hardware and control networks, and assist with programming updates and system improvements.
• Maintain electrical panels, distribution equipment, instrumentation, and automated systems.
• Read and update schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and record completed work in the maintenance system.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, investigate causes, and help implement lasting fixes.
• Follow electrical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, and applicable safety codes.
• Help train maintenance employees, identify parts and equipment needs, and provide technical support.
• Participate in rotating plant coverage, including remote troubleshooting and on-site support when needed.

What you’ll bring

• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience, including Allen-Bradley or Siemens systems.
• An associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field, plus two years of industrial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems, read schematics, and work effectively with operations and maintenance teams.
• Strong communication, initiative, and commitment to safe work practices.

Preferred

Experience with variable frequency drives, motor controls, HMI systems, industrial networks, instrumentation, or NFPA 70E training.