Industrial Maintenance Electrician -- PLC/Drives Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Direct-hire opportunity in Dillard, Oregon

Kelly is partnering with a leading production company to hire a Licensed Electrician. You’ll join a team that prizes safety, integrity, and excellence—and counts on your expertise to keep operations running reliably.

You start your shift reviewing scheduled PMs, then head to the floor to install or commission equipment. A conveyor stalls—you trace the fault from sensor to PLC, validate the issue with a digital multimeter and oscilloscope, and bring it back online. Later, you fine‑tune a VFD, inspect AC/DC motors, and document work in the CMMS. Throughout, you model safe work behaviors—LOTO, NEC/NFPA 70E, and spotless housekeeping—while collaborating across maintenance and production.

• Execute advanced electrical maintenance and equipment installations.
• Repair and perform PM on AC/DC motors, drives (DC, VFD, servo), pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyors, packaging systems, instrumentation, and PLC controls.
• Diagnose downtime events, pinpoint root causes, and complete repairs to restore equipment to optimal condition.
• Follow lockout/tagout and all plant safety rules; maintain excellent housekeeping.
• Work independently and as part of a team; perform other duties as assigned while modeling company core values.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least four (4) years of Industrial Maintenance experience and/or equivalent vocational/technical training (certificate/diploma).
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, on‑call, rotating shifts, and holidays.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Troubleshooting using instruments such as a digital multimeter, oscilloscope, and megger.
• Comfort using a computer for documentation and record keeping.
• Capable of working in extreme heat/cold and navigating catwalks and ladders.
• Physical capability to climb stairs, lift up to 50 lbs, stoop, and bend.
• Clear, constructive communication and comprehension of complex instructions and documentation.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts in an industrial setting; team‑oriented and eager to learn new skills.
• Full commitment to safety (NEC and NFPA 70E, including LOTO and Arc Flash).
• Knowledge of DC and AC motors/motor controls; DC, VFD, and servo drives.
• Knowledge of single‑phase and three‑phase power distribution.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level, weight, etc.).
• Knowledge of PLC controls, HMI interfaces, and control network architectures.
• Working knowledge of basic industrial mechanical issues.

• Experience with CMMS.
• Knowledge of fire alarm and protection systems.
• Hands‑on experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems.
• Strong root cause analysis skills.
• Experience with Rockwell RSLogix 5000 and FactoryTalk View Studio (Editor, ME, and SE), AB PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix servos, and EtherNet/IP networks using AB Stratix switches.

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematics & Schematic Reading
• Electrical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair (including heavy equipment)
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• PLC Programming & Wiring Experience
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Systems & Experience

Ready to bring your licensed electrician skill set to a team that values your craft? Apply today for immediate consideration.