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Job Title: Electronics Technician
Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Electronics Technician with strong industrial electrical and automation experience to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, motors, and electrical systems while supporting maintenance, installation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Electronics Technician with strong industrial electrical and automation experience to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, motors, and electrical systems while supporting maintenance, installation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic equipment including programmable controls, power supplies, drives, gauges, and test equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic circuits.
- Troubleshoot industrial motors and automation systems including PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs.
- Work with manufacturing voltages including 480VAC, 120VAC, and 24VDC.
- Install electrical circuits, conduit, and wiring.
- Assemble and maintain electrical control cabinets.
- Perform work requiring knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories, electrical codes, and industrial equipment operations.
- Install, start up, and shut down equipment following OSHA and safety procedures.
- Advise operators and maintenance teams on safe equipment operation.
- Maintain maintenance and performance records for equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance and assist with general maintenance duties.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Train and assist maintenance and technical personnel as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Two-year technical degree, accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent technical training.
- 3-5 years of experience in electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Minimum 3 years of computer operation experience.
- Ability to read PLC programming and install/program VFDs and HMIs (Allen Bradley preferred).
- Strong understanding of electrical/electronic components and diagnostic instruments including:
- Multi-meter
- Megger
- Temperature probe
- Strobe tachometer
- Infrared scanner
- Amp meter
- Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
- Comfortable working at heights and using aerial lifts.
- Technical Aptitude
- Problem Solving & Analysis
- Decision Making
- Learning Orientation
- 12-hour night shifts
- 2-2-3 rotation schedule
- 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement / Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, noise, heat, and cold temperatures.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and lifting over 50 pounds.
- Work may include confined spaces and elevated areas.
- Hearing protection required in high-noise areas.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a manufacturing environment.
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000