Nightshift PLC/Industrial Controls Electrician

Triangle Brick Company; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Triangle Brick Company is seeking a skilled PLC/Industrial Controls Electrician for its Clay County, TX maintenance team. The role focuses on diagnosis, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex automation systems, especially during night shifts.

You will support safety, equipment performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant environment. Responsibilities include VFDs, robotics troubleshooting, electrical diagnostics, NEC compliance, and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an industrial electrician with a strong background in PLCs, industrial controls, electrical diagnostics, and automation systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety procedures and ability to follow strict safety protocols at all times.
• Mechanical knowledge combined with industrial maintenance experience to support comprehensive troubleshooting efforts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance tasks; capable of working independently during night shifts while maintaining safety standards

Responsibilities

• Experience with VFDs (variable frequency drives)
• Troubleshoot robotics
• Computer based troubleshooting; e.g. PLC and VFD
• Familiar with contacting technical support; e.g. Fanuc Robotics
• Operate automated machinery to test for malfunctions and to verify repairs
• Knowledge of NEC (national electric code)
• Experience with multimeters and hand tools
• Communicate clearly with management and fellow team members
• Perform preventive maintenance in a timely manner
• Able to return to work when needed for unforeseen breakdowns
• Regular and reliable attendance is required
• Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, climb and lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work NIGHTSHIFT

Skills

PLC expertise

VFD experience

Industrial controls

Electrical diagnostics

Safety procedures

Night shifts

Tools

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

Clay County, Texas

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated PLC/Industrial Controls Electrician to join our Clay County, TX maintenance team. This role is essential in ensuring the reliable operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex industrial automation systems during night shifts. As a key player in our industrial environment, you will be responsible for diagnosing electrical and control system issues, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will help maintain optimal equipment performance, safety, and efficiency across our manufacturing processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Experience with VFDs (variable frequency drives)
• Troubleshoot robotics
• Computer based troubleshooting; e.g. PLC and VFD
• Familiar with contacting technical support; e.g. Fanuc Robotics
• Operate automated machinery to test for malfunctions and to verify repairs
• Knowledge of NEC (national electric code)
• Experience with multi meters and hand tools
• Communicate clearly with management and fellow team members
• Perform preventive maintenance in a timely manner
• Able to return to work when needed for unforeseen breakdowns
• Regular and reliable attendance is required
• Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, climb and lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to workNIGHTSHIFT

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an industrial electrician with a strong background in PLCs, industrial controls, electrical diagnostics, and automation systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety procedures and ability to follow strict safety protocols at all times.
• Mechanical knowledge combined with industrial maintenance experience to support comprehensive troubleshooting efforts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance tasks; capable of working independently during night shifts while maintaining safety standards

This position pays based on experience, certifications and training, however can start at $30/hour and go up from there.

Triangle Brick Company is a leading brick manufacturer headquartered in Durham, N.C. We were founded in 1959 with an original plant beginning production in 1960. Over the past 60+ years, Triangle Brick has grown in size, capacity, and innovation. Triangle Brick has been the brick manufacturer of choice for residential and commercial customers in over 30 states across the U.S.