Industrial Electrician: PLC, Robotics & Plant Automation

Whirlpool, Inc.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is hiring an Electrician in Fall River, MA to install and maintain plant electrical systems, read schematics, program PLCs, and support automation projects. The role requires a Journeyman's card, experience with low-voltage systems, and ability to work with ABB/Fanuc robotics and AB Suite software.

You will contribute to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment, collaborating with maintenance and production teams to keep

Qualifications

• Journeyman's card or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and knowledge of programmable controllers.
• Hands-on experience with low voltage (480V and below) electrical applications.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development.
• Familiarity with automation disciplines: PLC, HMI, VFDs, motion control, industrial networks, sensors.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical work on plant systems and equipment with minimal supervision.
• Plan, layout and install wiring circuits and distribution centers per codes.
• Read wiring/schematic drawings and work with control panels and electronic devices.
• Support new processes and equipment, diagnose electrical issues, and drive improvements.
• Provide technical leadership to maintenance staff and ensure on-time project delivery.

Skills

Journeyman's card

Electrical schematics reading

Low voltage 480V

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Variable Frequency Drives

Industrial Networks

Sensors

Team collaboration

Manufacturing experience

Tools

AB Suite (PLC)

Fanuc Robotics

ABB Robotics

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation is hiring an Electrician in Fall River, MA to install and maintain plant electrical systems, read schematics, program PLCs, and support automation projects. The role requires a Journeyman's card, experience with low-voltage systems, and ability to work with ABB/Fanuc robotics and AB Suite software.

You will contribute to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment, collaborating with maintenance and production teams to keep