Night Shift Electrical & Controls Technician

Clorox Company; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Flexible schedule

Professional growth

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

Clorox Company is seeking an EIC Technician in Morrisville, NC, to join Maintenance and Production. You will maintain electrically controlled equipment, troubleshoot, perform PM work orders, and ensure safe, compliant operations on the plant floor.

Work includes supporting production goals, collaborating across departments, and adhering to safety programs. Schedule: Sun–Thu 10:00 PM–6:30 AM with pay range of $35.23–$43.05 hourly plus $1.20 shift differential.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs and HMIs strongly preferred.
• Advanced understanding of control systems, relays, sensors, fuses, breakers, and computer networks.
• Capable of operating hand, power, and specialized tools
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Strong computer skills and willingness to use tablets
• Basic understanding of mechanics
• Knowledge of SAP PM preferred

Responsibilities

• Attend daily shift meetings to discuss prioritized work orders and minimizing downtime.
• Perform designated electronic technical duties to ensure system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control systems issues to minimize downtime.
• Support project work with Controls Engineers, from concept to completion.
• Perform emergency repairs and assist in installing new equipment.
• Document work performed on control systems and support process improvements.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and actively participate in safety programs.
• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of instrumentation & controls engineering issues
• Provide direct support for Controls Engineering functions (OT-Operations Technology) in manufacturing processes.
• Perform daily engagement/troubleshooting with end-to-end systems, including machine controls, SCADA, and interfaces with upper-level systems (MES and SAP).
• Conduct equipment installations and system development/troubleshooting as required to align to current standards.
• Investigate connectivity issues to diagnose and resolve network connection problems.
• Assist in maintaining program/PLC backups for devices to ensure data integrity and recovery readiness.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and other PLC systems.
• Support and troubleshoot Profibus, ControlNet, and Ethernet data communication systems.
• Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
• Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
• Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
• Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
• Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.
• Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.
• Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
• Execute PM work orders and create work orders for issues found during PM inspections.
• Troubleshoot, repair, improve, and maintain all equipment including all electrical components, drive systems, conveyors, processing equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, utilities, etc.
• Utilize shop equipment, measurement and other diagnostic tools, and power and hand tools to assess the condition of new and used equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and vendor developed programs.
• Become SAP proficient to pull weekly work schedule and evaluate work orders and concerns to elevate appropriately to ensure scheduled work can be completed.
• Prepare maintenance daily reports using activity logs, analysis, and trends.
• Provide electrical support to capital and internal projects. This includes documentation, job scopes, managing contractors, and participating in meetings.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

PLCs & HMIs

Problem-solving

Communication skills

IT literacy

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma

2 years production/operational experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

SCADA

SAP PM

Job description

Clorox Company is seeking an EIC Technician in Morrisville, NC, to join Maintenance and Production. You will maintain electrically controlled equipment, troubleshoot, perform PM work orders, and ensure safe, compliant operations on the plant floor.

Work includes supporting production goals, collaborating across departments, and adhering to safety programs. Schedule: Sun–Thu 10:00 PM–6:30 AM with pay range of $35.23–$43.05 hourly plus $1.20 shift differential.