Industrial Automation/Electrical Technician

Diamond Plastics Corporation; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Diamond Plastics Corporation is seeking an Industrial Automation/Electrical Technician to join our team in Texas. The role is Monday to Friday, day shift, with pay starting at $35 per hour and commensurate with experience.

You will inspect equipment, read blueprints, set up and test systems, repair components, and troubleshoot PLC-based controls (RSLogix, MicroLogix, CompactLogix). Strong wiring, documentation, and collaboration with maintenance staff are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years industrial electrician/maintenance experience, or 5 years in electrical field.
• Military service in related electrical field considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components of industrial equipment for defects and proper assembly.
• Review work orders and consult operators to identify problems and human errors.
• Study blueprints, schematics, and manuals to determine installation steps.
• Set up and test equipment to verify proper operation.
• Repair and adjust equipment; replace worn parts in watertight electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-based controls and diagnose I/O faults (RSLogix, Micrologix, CompactLogix).
• Maintain logs of performance, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
• Develop or modify industrial electronics according to specs.
• Coordinate efforts with other workers during installations and maintenance.
• Advise Maintenance Manager on product performance and improvements.
• Assist with sending defective units for repair.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

Industrial maintenance

Blueprints interpretation

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

RSLogix

Micrologix

CompactLogix

Job description

Industrial Automation/Electrical Technician

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Day Shift)

Pay: $35 (+based on experience)

Diamond Plastics Corporation is one of today's leading PVC pipe producers in North America and one of the largest producers in the world. Our business philosophy is to produce products of the highest quality and value for the customer, using the latest technology and procedures to maximize efficiency.

WHY JOIN US

Building our foundation by hiring exceptional talent.Join, Work And Succeed. Our employee benefits packages include:

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Affordable Medical, dental, vision, and life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Set up and test equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
• Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
• Understanding of a PLC software and operating systems with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose input / output card failures, and reset run fault errors. RSLogic, Micrologix and Compactlogix knowledge preferred.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
• Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.
• Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
• Advise Maintenance Manager regarding product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
• Assist with sending defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years industrial electrician mechanical experience, or 5 years’ industrial electrician experience, or military service in a related electrical field, preferred.