Electrical Skilled Trades, Coating & Bonding - Crew A
About The Position
At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them. | WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are seeking an experienced Electrical Skilled Trades person to support operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automation and control systems. This role ensures maximum uptime of production equipment while implementing upgrades, running changes, and continuous improvements across PLCs, HMIs, robots, weld controls, vision systems, and conveyance systems.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 5+ years’ experience in electrical maintenance, controls, or automation within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on expertise with Fanuc robots, dispense systems, weld manufacturing controls, vision/bead detection, and conveyance systems.
- Proficiency in PLC programming/troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
- Ability to navigate ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across 24V DC to 480V AC systems using diagnostic tools (multimeter, megger, phase rotation meter).
- Familiarity with HMIs, SCADA, fieldbus networks, motion control, and safety PLCs.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to lift and carry 50–70 lbs and perform physical maintenance tasks.
- Capable of working all shifts (including weekends and 12-hour shifts) with overtime as required.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills; ability to thrive in fast-paced automotive environments.
- Prior experience in preventive maintenance program development and technical standards creation.
Nice To Haves
- Additional certifications in automation, electrical safety, or controls training.
- Power & Free, Power Roll Bed/Vertical Drive Lifts/Turn Tables and Electrified Monorail Conveyance.
- Welding/fabrication, rigging, and mechanical aptitude a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting and repair for PLCs, robots, weld controls, conveyors, and vision systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related downtime quickly to minimize production impact.
- Modify and optimize PLC logic, HMI screens, robot programs, and vision systems to improve usability for operators and maintenance staff.
- Support equipment upgrades, system updates, and running changes with minimal production disruption.
- Assist Controls Engineers in developing controls designs, hardware, and vision/weld/PLC/HMI/conveyance technology integration.
- Identify and implement advanced machine control, robotic, sensor, and vision technologies.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for automation-related failures, throughput losses, and quality concerns; implement corrective actions.
- Partners with maintenance and engineering teams to maintain documentation, training, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Apply and enforce national electrical safety standards for all equipment; ensure compliance with LOTO, interlocks, safety PLCs, and DCS systems.
- Perform risk assessments, ensuring safe design and operation of control logic.
- Support equipment installations, debugging, and commissioning activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
