Electronics Technician - $51.04*/hr (night shift)

Ardagh Group; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm located in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking an experienced maintenance technician with a strong background in PLC programming and industrial equipment repair. The candidate must possess at least 3 years of electrical experience and a high school diploma. Key responsibilities include modifying and troubleshooting PLC programs, performing equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position requires familiarity with mechanical equipment and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing industry electrical experience or related training.
• Ability to independently program, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs and VFDs.
• Familiarity with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Modify, maintain and install PLC programs while troubleshooting issues.
• Carry out maintenance and repair on industrial equipment and machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and document findings.

Skills

PLC programming

Mechanical repair skills

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Modify, maintain and install PLC programs. Identify PLC problems, troubleshoot and maintain updated documentation and wiring changes.
• Install and/or change the layout of machines and mechanical equipment in a plant layout and assemble as necessary, conforming to building codes and similar specifications.
• Perform duties such as dismantling, moving, installing or repairing shafting conveyors, hoists and other equipment.
• Use measuring devices in constructing machine foundations and installing machines and equipment in correct position.
• Receive wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications and instructions covering scheduled and emergency repair installation and inspection work to be done.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles, wiring specifications, codes, properties of various materials and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Analyze all types of circuits, wiring, diagrams, networks and drawings as required to install, repair, adjust, calibrate, construct, modify, replace or service all types of electronic devices and systems, including communication systems, electronic gauges, controls and regulator power and distribution control equipment, measuring, recording, processing and indicating devices.
• Perform industrial truck repair and maintenance work on all industrial and small motorized equipment with gas, diesel, propane and electrical motors.
• Install, repair and maintain refrigeration and air‑condition systems and equipment. Operate and maintain heating systems, boilers, pumps, mixes, compressors and other related equipment.
• Make sketches of parts and layouts, design and construct adaptations or conversions of component parts including the necessary phases of development work.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action.
• Write and perform maintenance work orders as required.
• Make mechanical and electrical repairs as required in servicing electronic equipment, including assembling, modifying, repairing and replacing individual electronic parts within components, circuit modules and printed circuit boards. Service electronic equipment by checking, testing and replacing faulty components, circuit modules, printed circuit boards and similar electronic devices.
• Maintain, install or repair all communication cables, power distribution cables and wiring splicing as required.
• Perform any and all types of plant‑wide electrical maintenance, including installation of electrical conduit. Determine need, analyze and make all necessary running adjustments, repairs, overhauls and replacement of parts to all electrical equipment.
• Maintain performance inventory and maintenance records for electrical and electronic equipment.
• Advise operators, mechanics and other electrical maintenance personnel of standard operating procedures and requirements for electronic and electrical equipment and controls. Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment and corrective action taken. Operate equipment and assist production as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• High school diploma required.
• Mechanically inclined, familiar with hand tools and PPE requirements.
• Possess heavy industrial/manufacturing experience in a high‑speed operation, working with hydraulic and pneumatic‑driven equipment. Must be able to independently program, troubleshoot and repair PLCs and VFDs and create new programs.
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency with specific PLC systems, including but not limited to Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Rockwell etc.
• Have 3+ years manufacturing industry electrical experience or a combination of training and experience.
• Ability to pass the Ramsay ElectTest at 50% or higher.

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English‑proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.