BCP Maintenance Electrician

Pacific Coast Building Products•West Jordan, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Brick is hiring a BCP Maintenance Electrician to support its manufacturing operations. Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for PLC and robotics programs and for troubleshooting, maintaining, optimizing, and continuously improving industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, industrial networks, vision systems, and robotic equipment. The role supports equipment reliability, efficiency, safety, and uptime through automation expertise and supports the company's Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation, and Financial Success. Other related duties may be assigned. The employee performs inspections, diagnoses and resolves automation and controls issues, maintains control-system software and backups, supports equipment commissioning, and helps improve equipment reliability and manufacturing processes. The role also includes providing technical guidance and training, completing maintenance and project records, supporting preventive and predictive maintenance, driving to pick up parts, and following safety and housekeeping requirements. Regular in-person attendance is required; overtime, weekends, and after-hours emergency support may be required. This is a regular, full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits. Work takes place in office, plant, and outdoor settings, with potential exposure to loud noise, moving machinery, dust, dirt, and extreme temperatures. Mandatory and/or other appropriate PPE is required.

Requirements

Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent training in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or a related field.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, robotics, and control systems within a manufacturing environment.
On-the-job training experience sufficient to perform all duties.
PLC programming and troubleshooting; Allen-Bradley is preferred.
Industrial robotics programming and troubleshooting; FANUC is preferred.
Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.
Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and servo systems.
Knowledge of industrial networking, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and Profinet.
Knowledge of electrical controls, motor controls, sensors, and instrumentation.
Working knowledge of 10-key adding machines, copiers, facsimile machines, and other office equipment needed for the duties.
Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
Root cause analysis and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
Valid driver's license.
Predictable and regular attendance; overtime and weekends as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 75 pounds and occasionally climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or bending at the waist.
Ability to wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC certification.
Siemens PLC certification.
FANUC Robot Training or certification.

Responsibilities

Perform and document daily inspections of automation and control systems.
Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robot, servo, motion control, and industrial communication network issues.
Program, modify, back up, and maintain PLC software and associated control systems.
Develop, modify, and maintain HMI and SCADA applications.
Program, commission, and troubleshoot industrial robotic systems.
Support startup, commissioning, testing, and validation of new equipment and automation projects.
Maintain current backups of PLC, robot, HMI, VFD, and other control-system programs.
Troubleshoot electrical control panels, sensors, actuators, field devices, and instrumentation.
Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
Assist with root cause analysis investigations related to automation, controls, and equipment downtime.
Work with operations, engineering, maintenance, and production teams to identify process improvement opportunities.
Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DeviceNet, ProfiNet, or similar protocols.
Support installation and commissioning of VFDs, servo drives, and motion control systems.
Create and update electrical drawings, PLC documentation, network diagrams, and technical records.
Ensure automation systems comply with company safety standards and machine safeguarding requirements.
Assist with integration of sensors, vision systems, barcode systems, and data collection technologies.
Drive a vehicle to pick up parts.
Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance personnel and operators regarding automated equipment.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, energy efficiency, and waste reduction.
Complete paperwork, work orders, maintenance records, and project documentation.
Maintain work areas in accordance with company housekeeping and 5S standards.
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for automation equipment.
Provide after-hours emergency troubleshooting and support as required.
Meet regularly with the supervisor to review priorities, projects, and performance.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.
Follow company and governmental safety rules and ensure hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
Maintain predictable and regular in-person attendance; work overtime and weekends as needed.