Industrial Electrical & Automation Technician

CJ Search Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Search Group is seeking an Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve heavy steel processing equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot, repair, install, and improve electrical and automated systems, partnering with operators and other technicians to maximize reliability.

The role emphasizes ownership of equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement in aging production assets with strong PLC and VFD experience.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in steel processing, stamping, or heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with PLC-controlled equipment (mostly Allen-Bradley).
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and Lockout/Tagout.
• Industrial electrical training, apprenticeship, technical school, or equivalent experience.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email and job related internet research.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 480V three-phase power distribution, motor controls, MCCs, transformers, relays, contactors, overloads, and control circuits.
• Diagnose and maintain VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, sensors, safety relays, scanners, light curtains, and interlock systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and OEM info.
• Ability to replace parts and find replacements as needed in our inventory databases.
• Perform preventive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Support mechanical technicians during repairs including motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Participate in equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and capital projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and communicate effectively across.
• Ability to use a computer to write daily reports, respond to e-mails, and search for parts
• Ability to properly size circuit conductors, circuit protector devices, ability to run conduit if needed, install electrical equipment, wire and unwire equipment as needed
• Responsible for proper care/cleanliness of tools, parts, materials and work area.
• Responsible for providing coverage in the absence of other Maintenance Technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Industrial electrical training

Apprenticeship

Technical school

Job description

CJ Search Group is seeking an Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve heavy steel processing equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot, repair, install, and improve electrical and automated systems, partnering with operators and other technicians to maximize reliability.

The role emphasizes ownership of equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement in aging production assets with strong PLC and VFD experience.