Electrical Technician 3

Wilsonart International; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilsonart in Temple, Texas currently seeks an Industrial Maintenance Electrician to install, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical and electronic equipment, including PLCs and control systems. The role requires diagnosing and maintaining electrical systems and providing training as needed.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in an industrial environment, NEC knowledge, and experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or tech certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience.
• Experience with PLCs, drives, and controllers; NEC knowledge.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Proficiency with computer tools for documentation and PLC interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain complex wiring circuits and distribution systems.
• Diagnose electrical troubles and perform repairs to maintain production.
• Install/program/repair PLCs and associated control systems.
• Maintain electrical/electronic components of plant equipment.
• Train others as needed and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Safety standards

Electrical principles

Wiring schematics

PLC control systems

PLC programming

Documentation writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School or GED

Associate degree or tech certificate

Tools

PLC programming software

Industrial drives (AC drives)

Servo drive systems

Job description

Win at Wilsonart

At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.

You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with:

Support that keeps you well

• Medical, dental, and life insurance

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability

• FSAs and dependent care options

• Vision and legal benefits

• Gym discounts and wellness clinics

• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility

• Training, coaching, and mentorship

• Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year

• A culture that respects work-life balance

Job Description:

WilsonartinTemple, Texashas an opening for an Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Wilsonart, Temple, Texas Maintenance department currently has an opening for an Industrial Electrical Techncian. This person will install, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical and electronic equipment and distribution systems involving electrical work of a broad nature including knowledge of digital analog circuitry. Diagnoses and maintains complex electrical systems and repairs and replaces all electrical apparatus. Performs other tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs and maintains complex wiring circuits and distribution systems to applicable codes for new equipment/repairs.
• Installs and maintains complex electrical and electronic components of varied equipment in the plant.
• Diagnoses complex electrical troubles and break downs. Performs necessary repairs and replaces all electrical apparatus as needed to continue production.
• Installs and maintains complex electrical and electronic components of varied equipment in the plant.
• Diagnoses complex electrical troubles and break downs. Performs necessary repairs and replaces all electrical apparatus as needed to continue production.
• Install, Troubleshoot and Maintain industrial controls, instrumentation and industrial control wiring.
• Works from complex wiring diagrams, code books, and similar documents.
• Operates production equipment to check work as required.
• Installs/programs/repairs programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Continue to train others as needed.
• Good predictive analysis and preventative maintenance skills.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems in the plant.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of electrical principles.
• Knowledge of wiring schematics.
• Knowledge of use and repairs of PLC control systems.
• Knowledge in computers sufficient to utilize word processors, spreadsheets, and PLC interface applications
• Demonstrated ability to continue learning new and complex programs.
• Skill in writing for documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to communicate well in oral and written forms at all levels of the organization, internal and external.
• Ability to be comfortable and safety conscious when operating machinery.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to resolve problems safety.

EDUCATION:

High School Graduate or GED

Plus an associate’s degree or tech school certificate in the related electrical or electronics field.

EXPERIENCE:

5+ years

Five years of solid, direct electrical experience in an industrial environment and working experience with programmable AC drives, and servo drive systems . Must have extensive experience operating and programming PLC’s, drives and controllers. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code is required. Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs) Examples: grounds staff and EMS

ENVIRONMENT:

Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.