Industrial Electrician: PLC, VFDs & Plant Upgrades

UFP Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 91,693,000 - 126,078,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with companycon

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee0

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Livermore Falls, ME is hiring an Industrial Electrician to join our maintenance team in a fast-paced pallet manufacturing facility.

You will work on hands-on electrical work and advanced troubleshooting, including PLC programming, VFDs, and system upgrades. The ideal candidate has industrial electrical experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to manage projects from concept to installation while supporting day-to-day maintenance.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with PLCs, VFDs, and automated equipment.
• Ability to manage projects from concept through installation while supporting day-to-day maintenance needs.
• Willingness to perform both technical and physical aspects of the job.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems.
• Program, modify, and diagnose PLC-controlled equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot VFDs and motor control systems.
• Plan and execute electrical improvement projects.
• Install conduit, pull wire, and complete electrical installations.
• Troubleshoot sensors, motors, starters, relays, and control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Work closely with operations and maintenance personnel to improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

VFD controls

Motor control

Electrical installation

Project management

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. in Livermore Falls, ME is hiring an Industrial Electrician to join our maintenance team in a fast-paced pallet manufacturing facility.

You will work on hands-on electrical work and advanced troubleshooting, including PLC programming, VFDs, and system upgrades. The ideal candidate has industrial electrical experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to manage projects from concept to installation while supporting day-to-day maintenance.