Technician - Maintenance Electrical and Controls (Maintenance)

Freshpet Talent Acquisition•Ennis, TX

1d•$39•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Electrical Controls Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving electrical, automation, and mechanical systems throughout the manufacturing facility. This position supports production by minimizing equipment downtime through advanced diagnostics of PLC-controlled equipment, industrial electrical systems, robotics, motion control, and automated packaging equipment while maintaining compliance with all safety, GMP, and food safety standards.

Requirements

Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical and mechanical equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic
Experience working with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision
High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Technical college degree or vocational training in PLC/Electrical technology preferred
Minimum of 5 years working in an industrial environment in related capacity preferred
Experience with robotics and automated packaging equipment
Experience with servo motion systems
Experience troubleshooting machine vision systems
Experience working with Ethernet/IP industrial networks
Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems operating at 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC
Read, understand, and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and control documentation
Diagnose and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC-controlled equipment, including monitoring logic and performing approved minor program modifications
Troubleshoot and maintain FactoryTalk HMI systems
Program, configure, troubleshoot, and replace Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Diagnose and repair motor control circuits, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), contactors, overloads, relays, and associated electrical components
Troubleshoot Ethernet/IP industrial communication networks and connected automation devices
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair conveyors, packaging equipment, robotics, servo-driven equipment, and machine vision systems
Perform mechanical maintenance including bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and machine assemblies
Install, wire, and commission new electrical equipment and automation components
Complete preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
Utilize electrical diagnostic equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers, and other troubleshooting tools
Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history within the CMMS
Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
Assist production during equipment startups and verify proper machine operation following repairs
Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), GMP, food safety, and company safety policies