Industrial Electrician: PLC Troubleshooter & Maintenance Pro

The Pivot Group Careers; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking an Industrial Electrician for opportunities with Rockford-area manufacturers. You will inspect, install, and maintain electrical systems, troubleshoot downtime issues, and ensure safety compliance.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical schematics, motor controls, PLCs, and preventive maintenance. Training and apprenticeship paths are valued, with preference for NFPA 70E familiarity and lockout/tagout expertise.

Qualifications

• Completed electrical apprenticeship or technical training program.
• Experience as an industrial electrician in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of AC and DC motor controls and variable frequency drives.
• Familiarity with lockout tagout and NFPA 70E safety practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Test circuits and equipment; use multimeters and instruments.
• Document repairs and maintenance in the maintenance system.
• Follow lockout tagout and NFPA 70E safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, drives, and control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Install and wire new equipment and electrical components.
• Diagnose PLC and relay logic faults during downtime events.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Lockout/Tagout safety

PLC fault troubleshooting

Motor controls (AC/DC)

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting production equipment

Electrical terminology

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or technical training

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman license

Associate degree in electrical technology

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking an Industrial Electrician for opportunities with Rockford-area manufacturers. You will inspect, install, and maintain electrical systems, troubleshoot downtime issues, and ensure safety compliance.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical schematics, motor controls, PLCs, and preventive maintenance. Training and apprenticeship paths are valued, with preference for NFPA 70E familiarity and lockout/tagout expertise.