Electrical Technician

Ameristaff; Ridgeway (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Industrial manufacturing environment

PLC & instrumentation work

Job summary

AmeriStaff Employment and Staffing Solutions is seeking an Electrical Technician for a manufacturing facility in Ridgeway, VA. The ideal candidate will perform electrical calibrations, repairs, and installations on industrial machinery and equipment, with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to handle instrumentation and PLC systems.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, design and installation of circuits, and supporting production uptime while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in an industrial setting or as Electrical Technician II.
• Two-year Community College degree or Technical Trade School certificate or equivalent.
• Education must be in electrical, electronics, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, controls, and electrical/electronic equipment in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Specify, design, and install electrical circuits and instrumentation to resolve equipment issues.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including basic PLC and robotic communications and uploading/downloading programs.
• Respond to equipment issues involving air compressors, quench systems, exhaust systems, boilers, fans, and other plant equipment.
• Inspect production areas and equipment for electrical problems and assist with repairs.
• Assist other maintenance technicians and production personnel with troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
• Utilize electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Complete required maintenance documentation and paperwork.
• Prioritize multiple maintenance needs while supporting production and equipment uptime.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all plant and departmental safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Management.

Skills

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Instrumentation & controls

PLC programming

Robotics communications

Electrical safety

Education

Two-year community college degree

Trade school certificate

Electrical/electronics discipline education

Job description

AmeriStaff Employment and Staffing Solutions is seeking an Electrical Technician for a manufacturing facility in Ridgeway, VA.The ideal candidate will have extensive industrial electrical maintenance experience with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to perform electrical calibrations, repairs, and installations on industrial machinery and equipment.

Benefits of the Electrical Technician:

• Pay: $37/hr.
• Opportunity to work in an established industrial manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to utilize advanced electrical, PLC, instrumentation, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities of the Electrical Technician:

• Perform electrical calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation, controls, and electrical/electronic equipment in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Specify, design, and install electrical circuits and/or instrumentation as needed to resolve equipment issues.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including basic PLC and robotic communications and uploading/downloading programs.
• Respond to equipment issues involving air compressors, quench systems, exhaust systems, boilers, fan systems, and other plant equipment.
• Inspect production areas and equipment for electrical problems and assist with repairs as needed.
• Assist other maintenance technicians and production personnel with troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
• Utilize electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Complete required maintenance documentation and paperwork.
• Prioritize multiple maintenance needs while supporting production and equipment uptime.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all plant and departmental safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Management.

Requirements for the Electrical Technician:

• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting and repair abilities.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial instrumentation, controls, and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Ability to diagnose basic PLC and/or robotic communication issues.
• Ability to upload and download PLC programs.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work overtime, call-ins, weekends, and flexible hours as business needs require.
• Must be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching overhead, and working in elevated or confined areas.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in an industrial setting or experience as an Electrical Technician II with satisfactory performance.
• Two-year Community College degree, Technical Trade School certificate, Military Training, or equivalent formal education required.
• Education must be in an electrical, electronics, or related technical discipline.

Since 1985, AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions has been providing staffing support to companies throughout Virginia and North Carolina. AmeriStaff's first clients were mostly textile and furniture. From our beginnings in seasonal industrial staffing, we have expanded to include: healthcare, nursing, clerical, accounting, technical, direct hire and temp to hire, just to name a few. In addition to servicing a wide variety of clients, we have also provided tens of thousands of job seekers with employment opportunities. AmeriStaff has 8 locations servicing Virginia and North Carolina. Our service areas in Virginia include: South Boston, Halifax County, Mecklenburg, Chase City, Clarksville, Danville, Pittsylvania County, Chatham, Martinsville, Henry County, Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Stuart, Patrick County. In North Carolina, we service: Eden, Reidsville, Rockingham County, Stoneville, Madison, Greensboro, High Point, Yanceyville, Roxboro, Person County, Burlington, Mebane and surrounding areas.