Industrial Electrical Technician — PLCs, VFDs & Automation

Insteel Industries; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insteel Industries is seeking an experienced electrical technician to inspect, test, repair, and upgrade industrial machinery and systems at our Kingman, AZ site. You will diagnose electrical, drive, and control issues, read schematics, and implement preventive actions.

The role requires strong PLC experience (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), knowledge of 480V systems, and collaboration across maintenance, operations, and engineering to improve yield and reliability. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Broad technical training in electronics, industrial electronics, and metalworking environments.
• Minimum of 3 years electrical technician experience in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Install, remove, reconnect, test, and troubleshoot motors, drives, and power distribution components.
• Read and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical prints.
• Lead root-cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, quality, and engineering for reliability improvements.
• Assist with commissioning new equipment, upgrades, and process improvements.

Skills

Electrical theory and systems

PLC programming

VFDs and servo systems

Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Prof

Electrical safety knowledge

Troubleshooting and repair

Reading schematics and wiring diagrams

Apprenticeship/technical training

Education

2+ years of post-secondary education + apprenticeship

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Oscilloscopes and multimeters

Job description

Insteel Industries is seeking an experienced electrical technician to inspect, test, repair, and upgrade industrial machinery and systems at our Kingman, AZ site. You will diagnose electrical, drive, and control issues, read schematics, and implement preventive actions.

The role requires strong PLC experience (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), knowledge of 480V systems, and collaboration across maintenance, operations, and engineering to improve yield and reliability. Equal opportunity employer.