Manufacturing Industrial Electrician - PLC & VFD Maintenance

Hood Distribution McQuesten Group; Beaumont (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Industries, Inc. in Beaumont, MS is seeking an Industrial Electrician to provide electrical maintenance for our plywood manufacturing operation. The role focuses on keeping production equipment in top shape and minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities include repairing motors and drives, wiring, PLC troubleshooting, safety procedures, and coordinating with teams. Requires 3+ years' electrical experience in manufacturing; high school diploma; willingness to work all shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of three years of electrical experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Use tools to safely repair and maintain production equipment.
• Repair/replace motor control circuits, valves, drives, and related devices.
• Inspect machinery to detect irregularities and malfunctions.
• Program VFDs and troubleshoot PLCs with Allen Bradley software.
• Monitor spare parts inventories and reorder as needed.
• Operate a forklift or rolling stock occasionally.
• Communicate with co-workers and management on maintenance issues.
• Review plant equipment to minimize downtime and identify improvements.
• Lead projects that improve efficiency or reduce costs.
• Maintain safety and environmental policies; support safety requests.
• Additional plant operations duties as assigned.

Skills

Independence

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hood Industries, Inc. in Beaumont, MS is seeking an Industrial Electrician to provide electrical maintenance for our plywood manufacturing operation. The role focuses on keeping production equipment in top shape and minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities include repairing motors and drives, wiring, PLC troubleshooting, safety procedures, and coordinating with teams. Requires 3+ years' electrical experience in manufacturing; high school diploma; willingness to work all shifts and overtime.