Industrial Electronics Technician: PLC & VFD Specialist

United Felts; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

United Felts is seeking a maintenance technician to install, troubleshoot, and service programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and VFDs across our manufacturing facilities. The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical work and the ability to read and follow drawings and specifications.

You will perform preventive maintenance, manage spares, and ensure safety procedures are followed in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s degree or technical certificate or equivalent.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Exposure to high voltage electricity.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including PLCs, temperature controllers, power supplies, VFDs and test equipment.
• Repair or adjust machinery in the manufacturing area.
• Perform occasional facility maintenance (dock doors, plumbing, carpentry).
• Apply knowledge of electrical/electronic/mechanical principles to determine malfunctions and restore operation.
• Install, start up, and shut down equipment per safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Inform management of potential problems and dangers involved.
• Maintain maintenance records and inventories.
• Perform preventive maintenance using CMMS.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

CMMS usage

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

United Felts is seeking a maintenance technician to install, troubleshoot, and service programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and VFDs across our manufacturing facilities. The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical work and the ability to read and follow drawings and specifications.

You will perform preventive maintenance, manage spares, and ensure safety procedures are followed in a fast-paced production environment.