Industrial Electronics & PLC Technician

United Felts, Inc; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Income protection insurance

Off the job accident insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

United Felts, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic systems and PLCs, with hands-on ability to program and service programmable logic controllers and VFDs.

The role supports multiple manufacturing areas, conducts preventive maintenance, and maintains records while following OSHA safety requirements and company policies. A technical background and reliability are essential for fast-paced production environments.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic math skills.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• GED/High School Diploma is required.
• Associate’s degree, certificate from college, trade school or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in troubleshooting and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including programmable logic controllers, temperature controllers, power supplies, VFD’s and test equipment.
• Assists in repairs or adjustments to all machinery in manufacturing area.
• Conduct occasional facility maintenance, service, and repairs in the areas of dock doors, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Performs work requiring knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, electrical codes, materials properties, and operation principles of electronic equipment.
• Installs, starts up, and shuts down equipment per safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Informs management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and dangers.
• Maintains maintenance records for identified equipment and manages tools/spares inventories.
• Performs preventive maintenance using CMMS as directed.

Skills

Read drawings/specifications

Math skills

Reliable and safety conscious

Fast-paced manufacturing environment

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Associate’s degree or technical certificate

Tools

PLC programming

VFD troubleshooting

Electrical testing tools

Job description

United Felts, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic systems and PLCs, with hands-on ability to program and service programmable logic controllers and VFDs.

The role supports multiple manufacturing areas, conducts preventive maintenance, and maintains records while following OSHA safety requirements and company policies. A technical background and reliability are essential for fast-paced production environments.