Night Shift Electronics Technician: PLCs, Drives & Safety

Magnera Corporation; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera Corporation in Benson, NC seeks an Electronics Technician responsible for maintenance of electrical systems, PLCs, drives, and safety compliance in a nonwoven production environment. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair equipment, interpret schematics, and work with medium and low voltage systems.

The role requires 12-hour night shifts, ESWC under NFPA 70E, and collaboration with shift teams, planners, and engineering staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial electronics maintenance or reliability experience.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical and control systems (low/medium voltage).
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E safety standards and PPE requirements.
• Experience reading electrical drawings and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC systems (GE Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Program, tune, and repair VFDs from major brands.
• Identify and isolate 4kV/12kV systems and enforce ESWC per NFPA 70E.
• Troubleshoot 480V, 3-phase systems and apply safe LOTO practices.
• Calibrate and validate electronic and pneumatic instruments.
• Interpret and modify electrical schematics and PLC programs.
• Understand Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet networks.
• Use CMMS to enter work orders, log maintenance activity, and request parts.
• Communicate effectively with shift teams, planners, and engineering staff.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and participate in safety meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

NFPA 70E safety

Electrical control systems

Education

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Electronics or related discipline

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Magnera Corporation in Benson, NC seeks an Electronics Technician responsible for maintenance of electrical systems, PLCs, drives, and safety compliance in a nonwoven production environment. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair equipment, interpret schematics, and work with medium and low voltage systems.

The role requires 12-hour night shifts, ESWC under NFPA 70E, and collaboration with shift teams, planners, and engineering staff.