Electronics Technician

United Felts; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K

PTO

Income protection insurance

Off the job accident insurance

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking a maintenance technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot complex electrical/electronic and mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on PLC programming and VFD troubleshooting, with responsibility for preventive maintenance, documentation, and parts inventories.

The candidate should have a GED or high school diploma and a technical certificate or associate degree, strong math skills, and the ability to read

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.

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.

Job description

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.