Industrial Electrician & PLC Programmer

Laborup•Loudon, TN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Electrician & PLC Programmer to take ownership of the sophisticated technology that drives our modern manufacturing facility. This is a high-impact role where you will be working hands-on with cutting-edge robotics, motor controls, and automated systems. You will be relied upon as a true technical expert, troubleshooting complex PLC faults, writing and optimizing flawless programs from scratch, and executing timely electrical and controls repairs to directly drive business forward and ensure operations run at peak efficiency.

Requirements

Industry Experience: 5+ years of working electrical experience entirely within an industrial, manufacturing, or factory setting.
PLC Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). You must be able to troubleshoot, diagnose faults, replace/repair hardware
PLC Programming: Direct experience modifying programs and writing new ones from scratch
Education: High School diploma or GED/HiSET.
Technical Knowledge: Advanced, expert-level grasp of industrial electrical and electronic principles, industrial controls, VFDs, and complex automation systems.
Diagnostic Skills: Mastery of electrical testing equipment and a proven track record of resolving highly complex, root-cause troubleshooting scenarios.
Systems & Standards: High proficiency in reading electrical schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic, with a thorough understanding and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification or degree from a trade school or college (e.g., Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology), a completed industrial apprenticeship, or an active Journeyman/Master Electrician license.
Experience with specific PLC brands prevalent in modern automation (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Omron).

Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Calibration – Install, repair, and maintain high- and low-voltage systems, 3-phase motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), input devices, sensors, photoeyes, and thermocouples. Calibrate and commission computer-controlled machinery and robotics.
Electrical Installation – Run conduit, pull wire, terminate cables, and wire industrial control panels according to factory standards and electrical codes.
PLC Programming & Optimization – Write, modify, and optimize PLC programming and ladder logic. Act as the facility's subject matter expert for automation programming, ensuring maximum uptime and system efficiency.
Advanced Diagnostics & PLC Troubleshooting – Safely use multimeters, diagnostic software, and advanced tools to troubleshoot, diagnose complex faults, and repair electrical malfunctions. Identify PLC hardware issues, replacing and repairing modules and components as necessary.
Technical Documentation – Read and accurately interpret complex electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals. Utilize computer systems (CMMS) to access, manage, and document work orders and programming changes.
Safety & Compliance – Follow and actively promote safe work practices—including strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash safety—maintaining absolute compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC) and facility safety policies.
Mentorship & Collaboration – Serve as a technical leader on the floor. Guide and mentor junior technicians, sharing your expertise in industrial systems and PLCs. Collaborate closely with engineers, supervisors, and machine operators to resolve issues swiftly and permanently.