Industrial Electrician: PLCs, Robotics & Plant Maintenance

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

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Fall River, MA seeks an experienced maintenance electrician to install and maintain electrical systems on plant equipment. You will read schematics, work from electrical drawings, and use testing devices to ensure reliability.

The role requires a Journeyman-level background and hands-on experience with 480V and below, plus PLC/HMI, VFDs, and sensors. Join a leading home appliance company focused on innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Journeyman’s card or equivalent experience (e.g., prior engineering experience, electrician certifications).
• Able to read electrical schematics and knowledge of programmable controllers.
• Hands-on experience with low voltage (480V and below) electrical applications.
• Experience with automation disciplines: PLC programming, HMI, VFDs, motion control, industrial networks, sensors.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment with understanding of plant operations and skilled-trades.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical systems on plant equipment with minimal supervision.
• Work from wiring, hydraulic, pneumatic schematic drawings and code books.
• Use electrical measuring and testing devices.
• Identify and solve electrical/equipment issues and support process improvements.

Skills

Journeyman

Electrical schematics

Low voltage 480V

PLC programming

Manufacturing experience

Tools

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Variable Frequency Drives

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation in Fall River, MA seeks an experienced maintenance electrician to install and maintain electrical systems on plant equipment. You will read schematics, work from electrical drawings, and use testing devices to ensure reliability.

The role requires a Journeyman-level background and hands-on experience with 480V and below, plus PLC/HMI, VFDs, and sensors. Join a leading home appliance company focused on innovation and manufacturing excellence.