Industrial Electrical Technician – PLC & Instrumentation

Ameristaff; Ridgeway (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Industrial manufacturing environment

PLC & instrumentation work

Job summary

AmeriStaff Employment and Staffing Solutions is seeking an Electrical Technician for a manufacturing facility in Ridgeway, VA. The ideal candidate will perform electrical calibrations, repairs, and installations on industrial machinery and equipment, with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to handle instrumentation and PLC systems.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, design and installation of circuits, and supporting production uptime while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in an industrial setting or as Electrical Technician II.
• Two-year Community College degree or Technical Trade School certificate or equivalent.
• Education must be in electrical, electronics, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, controls, and electrical/electronic equipment in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Specify, design, and install electrical circuits and instrumentation to resolve equipment issues.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including basic PLC and robotic communications and uploading/downloading programs.
• Respond to equipment issues involving air compressors, quench systems, exhaust systems, boilers, fans, and other plant equipment.
• Inspect production areas and equipment for electrical problems and assist with repairs.
• Assist other maintenance technicians and production personnel with troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
• Utilize electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Complete required maintenance documentation and paperwork.
• Prioritize multiple maintenance needs while supporting production and equipment uptime.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all plant and departmental safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Management.

Skills

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Instrumentation & controls

PLC programming

Robotics communications

Electrical safety

Education

Two-year community college degree

Trade school certificate

Electrical/electronics discipline education

Job description

AmeriStaff Employment and Staffing Solutions is seeking an Electrical Technician for a manufacturing facility in Ridgeway, VA. The ideal candidate will perform electrical calibrations, repairs, and installations on industrial machinery and equipment, with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to handle instrumentation and PLC systems.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, design and installation of circuits, and supporting production uptime while following safety procedures.