Industrial Electrician — PLCs, Robotics & Plant Maintenance

Whirlpool Corporation; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking an experienced maintenance electrician to install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems in our Fall River, MA plant. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotics to keep production lines running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a Journeyman’s card or equivalent, reads schematics, and can read and interpret electrical drawings. You will collaborate with maintenance teams, support process improvements, and ensure work is completed safely on time and

Qualifications

• Journeyman’s card or equivalent experience to a Journeyman.
• Able to read electrical schematics and knowledge of programmable controllers.
• Hands-on experience with low voltage (480V and below) electrical applications.
• Basic experience with PLC Programming / HMI Development / Variable Frequency Drives / Motion Control / Industrial Networks / Sensors.
• 2+ years in manufacturing environment with a good understanding of plant operations and engineering, and skilled-trade technician work.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical work on plant electrical systems and equipment with minimum supervision, using a broad knowledge of applied trade practices and technique.
• Plan, layout and install complex wiring circuits and distribution centers in conformance with established codes, install switches and controls, central subsidiary control panels, electronic devices and all other duties incidental to installation.
• Work from wiring, hydraulic, pneumatic schematic drawings and code book.
• Use all electrical measuring and testing devices.
• Support proper implementation of new processes & equipment.
• Identify, analyze and solve manufacturing process issues and equipment related problems including electrical, mechanical, and programming.
• Provide leadership and development to maintenance staff to diagnose and solve electrical equipment issues.
• Drive process improvements through the use of WPS/WCM manufacturing concepts and tools.
• Provide technical support to production and work teams and serve as a technical resource for the department.
• Support maintaining stability in day to day operations.
• Programming ability in AB Suite (PLC), Fanuc & ABB Robotics.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Programmable controllers knowledge

Low voltage electrical experience

Teamwork

Project management

Tools

AB Suite (PLC)

Fanuc Robotics

ABB Robotics

Google Suite

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking an experienced maintenance electrician to install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems in our Fall River, MA plant. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotics to keep production lines running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a Journeyman’s card or equivalent, reads schematics, and can read and interpret electrical drawings. You will collaborate with maintenance teams, support process improvements, and ensure work is completed safely on time and