Industrial Electrician & PLC/HMI Programmer

Trillium Staffing; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tool and safety allowances

Relocation and per diem (possible)

Job summary

Trillium Staffing seeks an experienced Industrial Electrician / Controls Programmer for a particle board facility in Northern Idaho. You will perform electrical maintenance and PLC/HMI programming to support automated production equipment, including presses, conveyors, motors, drives, and sensors.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial electrical work with strong Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI knowledge, and the ability to work in dusty, hot, and noisy environments on a rotating shift with overtime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience.
• At least 3 years of PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, VFDs, 480V three-phase power, motor controls, and industrial networks.
• Experience in wood products, pulp and paper, or particle board manufacturing preferred.
• Comfortable in dusty, hot, noisy environments and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs on automated production equipment.
• Program PLCs and configure HMI/SCADA interfaces.
• Configure VFDs and drive systems; implement automation upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with electrical and plant safety standards.
• Support rotating shifts, overtime, and on‑call as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley

HMI/SCADA

VFDs

Industrial networks

Electrical maintenance

Education

Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent

Job description

Trillium Staffing seeks an experienced Industrial Electrician / Controls Programmer for a particle board facility in Northern Idaho. You will perform electrical maintenance and PLC/HMI programming to support automated production equipment, including presses, conveyors, motors, drives, and sensors.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial electrical work with strong Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI knowledge, and the ability to work in dusty, hot, and noisy environments on a rotating shift with overtime.