About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Industrial Electrician / PLC Technician
Location: Brook Park, OH
Recruiter: Crucial Link
Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Pay: $32.00 – $45.00+ per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-time schedule with occasional overtime and weekend support as needed
Job Summary
Crucial Link is recruiting for an experienced Industrial Electrician / PLC Technician for a food manufacturing company in Brook Park, Ohio.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled electrical professional with strong troubleshooting abilities and hands-on experience with industrial equipment, automation systems, and PLC programming. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and will have experience maintaining, repairing, and improving electrical and automated systems.
Responsibilities
The Industrial Electrician / PLC Technician will be responsible for:
- Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical equipment
- Working with motors, drives, controls, lighting, and power distribution systems
- Programming, troubleshooting, and modifying PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems
- Diagnosing electrical and control system issues using schematics, blueprints, and diagnostic tools
- Performing preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
- Supporting new equipment installations and automation projects
- Working with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance
- Following all safety procedures, including OSHA and NFPA 70E standards
- Documenting completed work and assisting with electrical drawings and control system records
Requirements
Qualified candidates should have:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field preferred
- 4–7 years of industrial or manufacturing electrical experience preferred
- Journeyman Electrician license preferred, but equivalent industrial electrical experience will be considered
- Strong PLC programming experience required
- Experience with Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, or similar platforms
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical manuals
- Experience with HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial networks
- Strong troubleshooting skills with electrical and control systems
- Ability to work occasional overtime or weekends for urgent repairs
- Must have own hand tools and basic electrical testing equipment
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Preferred Experience
Preferred but not required:
- Robotics experience
- SCADA systems experience
- Vision systems experience
- Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
- Basic mechanical knowledge, including pneumatics and hydraulics
Benefits
This position offers:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Stable manufacturing environment with modern automation equipment
About the Opportunity
This is a full-time opportunity with an established food manufacturing company in the Brook Park area. The company name is confidential during the initial recruiting process. Crucial Link will provide additional details to qualified candidates during the interview process.
Location and commute
Brook Park, OH .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3123547309.