Senior Industrial Electrical Technician – PLC & Controls

Debbie's Staffing; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Debbie's Staffing is seeking an Electrical Technician for our Reidsville, NC facility. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems to keep production running smoothly.

You will diagnose PLC and control issues, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with new automation projects while following OSHA safety standards and maintaining thorough maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrician or maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of 120V–480V industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, drives, motors, sensors, and industrial controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, machinery, and production equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical controls including PLCs, AC/DC drives, servo drives, motors, relays, switches, sensors, power supplies, and 120V–480V (single and three-phase) electrical systems.
• Assist with the design, installation, modification, and startup of new electrical and automation systems.
• Provide programming support and troubleshooting for PLC and control systems; PLC programming experience is preferred.
• Work with plant personnel and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and system utilization.
• Plan, schedule, and implement approved electrical and controls projects.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control schematics and blueprints.
• Use diagnostic and testing equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, voltage testers, functional generators, and precision measuring tools.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and monitor spare parts inventory.
• Train maintenance personnel in electrical troubleshooting and controls maintenance.
• Follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Reading schematics

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in Electrical Technology or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

PLCs

AC/DC drives

Servo drives

Motors

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Voltage testers

Functional generators

Job description

Debbie's Staffing is seeking an Electrical Technician for our Reidsville, NC facility. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems to keep production running smoothly.

You will diagnose PLC and control issues, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with new automation projects while following OSHA safety standards and maintaining thorough maintenance records.