Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician (PLC/Drive)

SGroup MANUFACTURING; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sukup Manufacturing Co. is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to support electrical maintenance and repair of our production equipment.

The role focuses on maintaining electrical systems, motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs, and safety practices to maximize uptime and performance. The ideal candidate has a trade certification or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or Industrial Electrician, 3+ years in manufacturing, and a proven ability to troubleshoot and work within a

Qualifications

• Trade certification or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Electrician, or related field.
• 3+ years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of 3-phase systems, motor control circuits, VFDs, and industrial automation (PLCs/HMIs).
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues in production equipment, including motors, drives, PLCs, relays, switches, and sensors.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing systems to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Install and maintain industrial electrical systems including panels, wiring, and conduit in accordance with electrical codes.
• Support production by responding quickly to equipment failures or malfunctions.
• Use diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.) to identify electrical faults and recommend solutions.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Work closely with mechanical and automation teams to resolve multi-disciplinary issues.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and update CMMS systems with service history and repairs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

3-phase systems

Motor control circuits

LOTO

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology diploma or Industrial Electrician certification

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Sukup Manufacturing Co. is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to support electrical maintenance and repair of our production equipment.

The role focuses on maintaining electrical systems, motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs, and safety practices to maximize uptime and performance. The ideal candidate has a trade certification or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or Industrial Electrician, 3+ years in manufacturing, and a proven ability to troubleshoot and work within a