Journeyman Plant Electrician – Power and PLC Systems

Carlex Glass Manufacturing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex Glass Manufacturing in Nashville is seeking a Journeyman Plant Electrician to own machine diagnostics, execute corrective actions, and partner with Engineers to raise process performance. You will diagnose, repair, and install electrical/electronic systems across sophisticated machinery on the production floor.

The role requires a Journeyman Industrial Electrician, high school diploma or GED with a technical apprenticeship, and strong troubleshooting across PLC/servo/NC systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; technical trade school apprenticeship or 6+ years in electrical diagnosis/repair preferred.
• Journeyman Industrial Electrician status is required.
• Advanced troubleshooting across PLC, servo, NC, and power systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and install electrical/electronic systems on complex manufacturing machinery.
• Perform daily line monitoring and routine machine quality checks to maintain standards.
• Analyze process interruptions due to equipment failures and implement fixes.
• Support large-scale installation projects from planning through startup.
• Collaborate with Engineers to design and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time.
• Maintain consistent, reliable attendance and strong teamwork.

Skills

PLC

Servo

NC Systems

Power Systems

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Installation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical trade school apprenticeship

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Build reliability. Accelerate throughput.Our mission is simple: zero unplanned downtime and continuously improving cycle times in a complex automotive glass manufacturing facility. As a Journeyman Plant Electrician, you’ll be a key player in that mission—owning machine diagnostics, spearheading corrective actions, and partnering with Engineers to raise the bar on process performance.Impact you’ll makeKeep production assets healthy by diagnosing, repairing, and installing electrical/electronic systems across sophisticated machinery.Execute daily line monitoring and routine machine quality checks to maintain standards and catch issues early.Analyze process interruptions linked to equipment failures; implement robust fixes.Support large-scale installation projects from planning through startup.Collaborate closely with Engineers to design and implement process improvements that reduce cycle time.Demonstrate consistent, reliable attendance and strong cooperation with team members.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.Technical trade school apprenticeship (minimum 4 years) or 6+ years’ experience in electrical/electronic diagnosis, repair, and installation of complex manufacturing machinery; Associate’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technology preferred.Must hold Journeyman Industrial Electrician status.Advanced troubleshooting across PLC, servo, NC, and power systems.Ability to apply electrical theory to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and control equipment.Solid industrial electrical experience.ScheduleOpen to alternative work schedules, including 12-hour shifts and weekends.If you’re driven to stabilize, optimize, and elevate manufacturing performance, this role is your platform.