Industrial Electrical / Automation Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Russellville, AR seeks an experienced Industrial Electrical / Automation Technician to install, troubleshoot, and repair automated equipment and PLC-controlled systems on a day-to-day basis.

You will read schematics, work with VFDs and HMIs, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safe operation around energized machinery; candidates should be hands-on, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial electrical, controls, automation, or PLC experience preferred.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and motor controls.
• PLC troubleshooting experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Must be mechanically inclined and comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical components and automated equipment
• Work with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, sensors, motors, switches, and related components
• Assist with wiring and assembly of control panels and automated machinery
• Work with VFDs, HMIs, relays, contactors, and motor controls
• Diagnose electrical and equipment issues and complete necessary repairs
• Assist with machine installation, startup, testing, and commissioning
• Perform preventative maintenance and electrical repairs as needed
• Follow all company safety procedures while working around energized equipment and machinery

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC control systems

Read electrical schematics

Industrial maintenance

Safety procedures

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical / Automation Technician to join a growing company specializing in automated manufacturing equipment and PLC-controlled systems. This position is ideal for someone with a strong industrial electrical background who is comfortable troubleshooting, wiring, and working with automated machinery.

Job Duties:

• Install, wire, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical components and automated equipment
• Work with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, sensors, motors, switches, and related components
• Assist with wiring and assembly of control panels and automated machinery
• Work with VFDs, HMIs, relays, contactors, and motor controls
• Diagnose electrical and equipment issues and complete necessary repairs
• Assist with machine installation, startup, testing, and commissioning
• Perform preventative maintenance and electrical repairs as needed
• Follow all company safety procedures while working around energized equipment and machinery

Qualifications:

• Previous industrial electrical, controls, automation, or PLC experience preferred
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and motor controls
• PLC troubleshooting experience is highly preferred
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment is a plus
• Must be mechanically inclined and comfortable using hand and power tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and strong attention to detail