Electronics Technician

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Income protection insurance

PTO

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking an electrical/electromechanical technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, and related systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on capability, reading drawings, and applying electrical/mechanical principles to diagnose and repair equipment, with emphasis on safety and OSHA compliance. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s degree or technical certificate in a technical field required.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Assists in troubleshooting and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including PLCs, temperature controllers, power supplies, VFDs and test equipment.
• Assists in repairs or adjustments to all machinery in the manufacturing area.
• Conduct occasional facility maintenance, service, and repairs (dock doors, plumbing, carpentry).
• Performs work requiring knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories; writes specifications and adheres to electrical codes and material properties.
• Installs, starts up, and shuts down equipment following safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Informs management of potential problems and dangers involved.
• Maintains maintenance records and inventory of tools/spare parts.
• Performs preventive maintenance using CMMS.
• Work safely by following policies; maintain clean work environment.
• Perform related duties incidental to the described work.

Skills

Basic math

Reading instructions

Safety minded

Punctuality

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Associate’s degree or technical certificate

Job description

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? United Felts, Inc. and Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

At United Felts, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development,

Summary

Must have the ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic systems, with hands‑on capability to program and service programmable logic controllers (PLCs) using digital logic. Must be able to program and troubleshoot VFD’s. Conducts, maintains, assesses, and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in troubleshooting and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including programmable logic controllers, temperature controllers, power supplies, VFD’s and test equipment.
• Assists in repairs or adjustments to all machinery in manufacturing area.
• Conduct occasional facility maintenance, service, and repairs in the areas of dock doors, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Installs, starts up, and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining tools, spare parts, and inventories.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Work in a safe manner always by following company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean work environment by performing cleaning duties when required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma is required.
• Associate’s degree, certificate from college, trade school or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety conscious.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to moderate noise and standard factory conditions.
• Exposure to high voltage electricity.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of motion including eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close‑quarters performing analysis and repair work.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds on a continuous basis.

Benefits - we offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

35.12 - 35.12 USD per hour(United Felts)