Senior Electrical & Automation Maintenance Tech

Energy Jobline ZR; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tree Brand Packaging in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to perform advanced troubleshooting, electrical and controls repair, and RCA-driven improvements on pallet manufacturing equipment. You will lead corrective actions and contribute to reliability initiatives with high autonomy in technical and leadership capacities.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance, expertise with 480V systems, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and a proactive approach to safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance, electrical maintenance, or controls experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems including 480V three-phase power.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, including ladder logic navigation and basic diagnostics.
• Proficiency using multimeters and other electrical diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of industrial equipment, automation systems, and facility electrical systems with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical issues involving 480V three-phase power, motor controls, and industrial distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment by reading ladder logic, monitoring system status, and performing basic diagnostics and I/O verification.
• Troubleshoot and repair VFDs, HMIs, servo systems, sensors, relays, contactors, and related automation components.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts for recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve long-term reliability.
• Assist in prioritizing maintenance workload during breakdowns, production interruptions, and planned maintenance windows.
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, control diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Perform mechanical alignments, adjustments, and equipment optimization to improve machine performance and uptime.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as multimeters, megohm meters, and clamp meters for electrical troubleshooting.
• Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new or modified equipment and control systems.
• Document maintenance activities, troubleshooting steps, and RCA findings accurately in CMMS or maintenance tracking systems.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc-flash safety, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

PLC diagnostics

Electrical systems

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Megohm meters

Clamp meters

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Tree Brand Packaging in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to perform advanced troubleshooting, electrical and controls repair, and RCA-driven improvements on pallet manufacturing equipment. You will lead corrective actions and contribute to reliability initiatives with high autonomy in technical and leadership capacities.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance, expertise with 480V systems, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and a proactive approach to safety and