Maintenance Electrician Req 18561

PABCO Building Products•West Jordan, UT

19d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Brick is hiring a Maintenance Electrician to support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, optimizing, and continuously improving industrial automation systems. Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the role is responsible for PLC and robotics programs and helps maximize equipment reliability, efficiency, safety, and uptime. Systems include PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, industrial networks, vision systems, and robotic equipment. The employee also supports the company’s Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation, and Financial Success, and performs other related duties as assigned. The position includes inspecting and documenting automation systems, troubleshooting and maintaining control equipment and networks, programming and backing up PLC, HMI, SCADA, and robotic systems, and supporting the startup and commissioning of equipment and automation projects. The role works with operations, engineering, maintenance, and production teams on equipment reliability, root cause analysis, and process improvements. It also involves technical documentation, training, preventative and predictive maintenance, safety compliance, housekeeping, and required records and paperwork. Driving a vehicle to pick up parts is required. After-hours emergency support, overtime, and weekend work may be required. Predictable and regular in-person attendance is required.

Requirements

Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent training in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, robotics, and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
On-the-job training experience is required to perform all duties.
PLC programming and troubleshooting skills; Allen-Bradley is preferred.
Industrial robotics programming and troubleshooting skills; FANUC is preferred.
Knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems.
Knowledge of 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 operating a 10-key adding machine, copier, facsimile machine, and other office equipment required for the duties.
Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
Root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills for automated equipment.
Valid driver’s license.
Predictable and regular attendance; overtime and weekends as needed.

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 required paperwork, work orders, maintenance records, and project documentation.
Maintain work areas in accordance with company housekeeping and 5S standards.
Support preventative 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 report and correct hazardous conditions.
Maintain predictable and regular in-person attendance; work overtime and weekends as needed.