Job Description
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Located in Leola, PA
Salary: 35.00 - 40.00
Industrial PLC Technician - Maintenance Electrician (Full-Time)
1st Shift Leola, PA $35 - $40 DOE
About the Role
We're hiring an experienced Industrial PLC Technician / Maintenance Electrician to support our manufacturing facility with electrical, electronic, and automation system troubleshooting, repair, and upgrades. This role focuses on PLC programming, industrial automation, and electrical maintenance of equipment and plant systems.
If you're skilled in Allen-Bradley (A/B) PLC programming, motor drive systems, and hands-on electromechanical troubleshooting, this is a great opportunity to work in a stable, growth-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Install, program, troubleshoot, and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Write and edit advanced A/B logic programs
Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits, PLCs, and associated components
Design, assemble, and wire control panels with user interface systems
Maintain and service industrial switchgear, drives, motors, and power transmission systems
Analyze equipment for automation and PLC control upgrades
Troubleshoot and program motor drives and VFDs
Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on all production machinery
Maintain logs and documentation on barrel/screw changes, history, and throughput
Collaborate with plant electricians to diagnose and resolve electrical/electronic issues
Identify when a job exceeds skill level and request support when needed
Perform other tasks as assigned by the maintenance or engineering teams
Qualifications
Associate degree in Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field
OR equivalent certifications/training in:
PLC Fundamentals
Programming Controllers
Troubleshooting and Repair of PLCs
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with industrial electronics, automation systems, and electrical troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Skills
Proficient with Allen-Bradley PLC systems
Knowledge of motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and HMIs
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams
Familiar with control panel design and wiring
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance practices
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to stand, reach, use hands/fingers, and lift up to 50 lbs
Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl, and climb
Vision requirements include: close, distance, peripheral, color, and ability to focus
#1706-1
Express Office: Lancaster
1380 Harrisburg Pike
Suite A
Lancaster, PA 17601
Full-time