Industrial Electrician Technician - PLC & Automation Specialist

Ball Aerospace; Oregon; On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking an Industrial Electrician Technician to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of high-speed aluminum can production equipment. Responsibilities include installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, including PLCs and automation controls.

The role requires 12-hour rotating shifts (6am-6pm, 6pm-6am) with a day/night rotation every 4 weeks, and adherence to NFPA 70E safety standards across teams.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical maintenance experience required.
• PLC programming and diagnostics experience (Rockwell preferred).
• Reading wiring diagrams and schematics required.
• Experience maintaining 24V-600V electrical systems.
• Skilled in installing conduits, wiring, and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems (24V-600V) including motors, VFDs, sensors, and control panels.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Rockwell preferred).
• Install and upgrade electrical installations for reliability and efficiency.
• Adhere to NFPA 70E safety standards and company protocols.
• Document wiring schematics and daily logs.
• Collaborate across shifts and departments; mentor OJT.

Skills

Electrical Expertise

Complex Troubleshooting

Maintenance Planning

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Collaboration Approach

Training Support

PLC programming

Reading Schematics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Electrical Journeyman license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Ball Corporation is seeking an Industrial Electrician Technician to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of high-speed aluminum can production equipment. Responsibilities include installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, including PLCs and automation controls.

The role requires 12-hour rotating shifts (6am-6pm, 6pm-6am) with a day/night rotation every 4 weeks, and adherence to NFPA 70E safety standards across teams.