Maintenance - Electrical Technician

Wilsonart International; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs and dependent care

Vision benefits

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilsonart International is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to install, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical equipment in our Texas plant. You will work with PLCs, servo drives, and AC drives, ensuring production continuity while following NEC safety standards.

Candidates should have 5+ years in an industrial setting, plus an associate degree or technical certificate. Knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics is a plus, with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with additional associate/tech training in electrical/electronics.
• 5+ years of direct electrical experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience with programmable AC drives and servo drive systems.
• Extensive PLC programming experience and wiring knowledge.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical and electronic equipment.
• Maintain wiring circuits and distribution systems to code for new equipment and repairs.
• Diagnose electrical troubles and replace components to ensure production continuity.
• Program, install, and maintain PLCs and industrial controls.
• Train others and perform preventative maintenance.
• Work with hydraulic/pneumatic systems and read wiring diagrams.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial controls

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Diagnostics

Documentation

Electrical principles

Education

HS Diploma

Associate/Tech cert

Tools

PLC software

SCADA

Job description

Win at Wilsonart

At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.

You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with:

Support that keeps you well

• Medical, dental, and life insurance

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability

• FSAs and dependent care options

• Vision and legal benefits

• Gym discounts and wellness clinics

• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility

• Training, coaching, and mentorship

• Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year

• A culture that respects work-life balance

Job Description:

Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs complex electrical and electronic equipment and distribution systems involving electrical work of a broad nature including knowledge of digital analog circuitry. Diagnoses and maintains complex electrical systems and repairs and replaces all electrical apparatus. Performs other tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs and maintains complex wiring circuits and distribution systems to applicable codes for new equipment/repairs.
• Installs and maintains complex electrical and electronic components of varied equipment in the plant.
• Diagnoses complex electrical troubles and break downs. Performs necessary repairs and replaces all electrical apparatus as needed to continue production.
• Installs and maintains complex electrical and electronic components of varied equipment in the plant.
• Diagnoses complex electrical troubles and break downs. Performs necessary repairs and replaces all electrical apparatus as needed to continue production.
• Install, Troubleshoot and Maintain industrial controls, instrumentation and industrial control wiring.
• Works from complex wiring diagrams, code books, and similar documents.
• Operates production equipment to check work as required.
• Installs/programs/repairs programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Continue to train others as needed.
• Good predictive analysis and preventative maintenance skills
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems in the plant.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of electrical principles.
• Knowledge of wiring schematics.
• Knowledge of use and repairs of PLC control systems.
• Knowledge in computers sufficient to utilize word processors, spreadsheets, and PLC interface applications
• Demonstrated ability to continue learning new and complex programs.
• Skill in writing for documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to communicate well in oral and written forms at all levels of the organization, internal and external.
• Ability to be comfortable and safety conscious when operating machinery.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to resolve problems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High School Graduate or GED

Plus an associate’s degree or tech school certificate in the related electrical or electronics field

EXPERIENCE: 5+ years

Five years of solid, direct electrical experience in an industrial environment and working experience with programmable AC drives, and servo drive systems . Must have extensive experience operating and programming PLC’s, drives and controllers. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code is required. Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs) Examples: grounds staff and EMS

ENVIRONMENT: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature extremes, loud noises and bright lights. Examples: mail clerks, material handlers and food service workers

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.