PLC/VFD Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Job Description Job Description PLC/VFD Industrial Maintenance Electrician Is this you? Can you trace a control circuit, interpret a schematic, and bring a downed line back to life? Do PLC diagnostics, relay testing, and VFD tuning feel second nature?

Are you equally comfortable with a blueprint, a bench lathe, a welding torch, and a multimeter? What you’ll do Use industrial electronics and mechanical know-how to pinpoint malfunctions and restore operation Troubleshoot PLCs, control circuits, and variable-speed AC drives Assemble, test, and install electrical control panels from schematics Pull and terminate wiring and devices to company standards and local electrical codes Build automation equipment per engineering instructions, manuals, and component-level understanding Recommend circuitry/installation updates that simplify maintenance Commission new installs and validate performance under real operating conditions Update electrical drawings to as-built using CAD Integrate electrical controls with pneumatic and mechanical sub-systems Run bench lathes, drills, and other machine tools to fabricate parts when required Tackle other assignments as directed by management Execute PM tasks: inspect drives, motors, belts; check fluids; replace filters; complete checklists Diagnose mechanical faults using blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs Plan and stage repair work from diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematics Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut/join metal Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools You’re proficient in Reading electrical schematics and blueprints Electrical troubleshooting 5 Why root cause analysis Mechanical troubleshooting Pneumatics and pneumatics troubleshooting Single- and three-phase power 120/208/240/480 VAC systems Motor maintenance, repair, and replacement Relay testing General maintenance and repair practices Tech you’ll touch Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) PLCs — Allen‑Bradley, Siemens Servo motors