About this opportunity
Watsontown Brick lists this PLC / Electrical Technician opportunity in watsontown, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PLC / Electrical Technician
Watsontown Brick, a trusted brand within the General Shale family, is seeking a PLC / Electrical Technician to join our manufacturing team at our Watsontown, Pennsylvania facility. This role is ideal for a skilled industrial electrician or controls technician with strong troubleshooting abilities and experience supporting automated manufacturing environments.
The PLC / Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant electrical systems and automated equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This position supports production through preventative maintenance, system upgrades, and on-call technical support.
Key responsibilities include:
Perform basic wiring and installation of industrial electrical equipment
Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical systems and automated machinery
Diagnose and resolve issues with PLC-controlled equipment
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and control systems
Modify and update software and equipment as needed to support operations
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and controls
Participate in an on-call rotation, including off-shifts and weekends
Work primarily with Siemens control systems and software
Qualifications include:
Minimum of 5 years of industrial electronics or electrical experience
Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Experience with motor control circuits, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), HMIs, industrial networking, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Proficiency with Siemens software and control equipment
Experience with Allen-Bradley automation and programming, including RSLogix 500 & 5000, ControlLogix, FactoryTalk ME, RSLinx
Associate's Degree in Electronics or a related field is preferred
Industrial electrician experience strongly desired
What we offer:
Competitive compensation
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Additional benefits and growth opportunities within a stable manufacturing company
Learn more about General Shale and its portfolio of innovative brick and masonry solutions at generalshale.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
watsontown, PA, 17777, US
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