Industrial Electrical Technician - PLC, VFD & Maintenance

Aleron; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Electrical Technician in Richmond, VA to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, production equipment, and facility infrastructure.

You will use test equipment, read schematics, and work with safety procedures, TPM schedules, and 5S standards while collaborating with maintenance teams. This role offers direct hire and growth within a global workforce solutions leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with electrical apprenticeship or equivalent.
• 4+ years of electrical experience in industrial manufacturing setting.
• Journeyman license or equivalent credential required; familiarity with PLC/electrical controls.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical equipment and systems.
• Diagnose faults in motors, starters, relays, transformers, and safety circuits.
• Read electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams to perform service.
• Coordinate with contractors and document maintenance activities.
• Follow lockout/tagout and 5S safety practices.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship

Journeyman Electrician license or recognized industrial electrical credential

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell control equipment

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking an Electrical Technician in Richmond, VA to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, production equipment, and facility infrastructure.

You will use test equipment, read schematics, and work with safety procedures, TPM schedules, and 5S standards while collaborating with maintenance teams. This role offers direct hire and growth within a global workforce solutions leader.