Industrial Electrical & Automation Technician

Electrical Automation Services

Coosada (AL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for our high-speed beverage production facility in Alabama. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, controls, and electromechanical systems while focusing on safety and reliability.

The role involves PM/PdM activities, troubleshooting automated equipment, and supporting capital projects. Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, VFDs, and electrical distribution is required, as well as LOTO

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, brewery, distillery, beverage, food processing, packaging, or consumer products facility.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
Strong understanding of electrical safety, LOTO, and industrial maintenance best practices.
Experience with SAP, CMMS, or other maintenance management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, control circuits, motors, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, instrumentation, and automated production equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), and corrective maintenance activities.
Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC logic, and troubleshooting tools.
Support production by responding to equipment breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
Maintain conveyors, pumps, compressors, packaging equipment, filling systems, bottling/canning equipment, and process equipment.
Assist with installation, commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment and capital projects.
Utilize SAP, CMMS, or other maintenance systems to document work orders, equipment history, and maintenance activities.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to improve asset performance.
Follow all safety, environmental, food and beverage manufacturing, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.