Manufacturing Electrical Technician

RXinsider LTD.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tension Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Technician to support and improve our high-speed envelope folding and production equipment. This hands-on role emphasizes troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance.

You will work with Allen‑Bradley PLCs and automation systems, read electrical schematics, and participate in upgrades across multiple plant locations, with occasional travel. A strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong troubleshooting of electromechanical systems and automated equipment.
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, hydraulic prints, and mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and control system issues on manufacturing equipment and production machinery.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs and electrical control systems, primarily Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Support upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, hydraulic prints, and mechanical drawings.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to resolve equipment issues and improve performance.
• Support electrical systems across multiple plant locations, including occasional travel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA, UL508A, and Lockout/Tagout safety standards.
• Document repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities accurately.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Servo drives

Job description

Tension Corporation is seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Electrical Technician to support and improve our manufacturing operations. This hands-on role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex electrical and control systems on high-speed envelope folding and production equipment.

The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with PLCs and automation systems, and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and continuous improvement. This position also supports system upgrades and manufacturing improvements across multiple plant locations, with occasional travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and control system issues on manufacturing equipment and production machinery.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs and electrical control systems, primarily Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Support upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, hydraulic prints, and mechanical drawings.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to resolve equipment issues and improve performance.
• Support electrical systems across multiple plant locations, including occasional travel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA, UL508A, and Lockout/Tagout safety standards.
• Document repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities accurately.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment working with electromechanical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with industrial electrical systems and automated equipment.
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and modifications (Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Proficiency using electrical test equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, and ohm meters.
• Experience with:
• 3-phase industrial wiring
• AC/DC control systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Servo drives and motors
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of:
• NEC
• UL508A
• NFPA 79
• OSHA regulations
• Lockout/Tagout procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing or converting equipment.
• Experience with continuous improvement or equipment modernization projects.

Why Join Tension Corporation?

• Work with advanced manufacturing and automation equipment in a dynamic production environment.
• Be part of a collaborative team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to contribute to equipment upgrades and modernization initiatives across multiple facilities.
• Grow your technical expertise within a stable and innovative manufacturing organization.