Position Title: Electrical Technician (Confidential Client)
Location: Shawnee, OK | On-site
Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

Pay Rate: $20/hr. $30/hr. Max - This position offers significant overtime opportunities (additional earning through overtime).

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join our Client's maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial electrical systems, PLC-controlled equipment, motors, drives, and automated production machinery. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, self-motivated, and committed to maximizing equipment reliability while minimizing downtime.

Openings: 8 total openings across all three shifts. The client expects approximately 2–3 hires per shift, with the final allocation determined based on business needs. Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor.

Shifts: 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM; 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

Work Schedule Requirement: This position requires working 12 consecutive days followed by 2 days off, with mandatory overtime and rotating weekends.

Interview Process: Initial phone screening and in-person screening interview, then client 1st round: on-site technical interview and assessment, plus a written assessment covering Electrical Technician knowledge, problem-solving / critical thinking, and general industry understanding. 2nd round (if needed) only if additional validation or assessment is required.

Primary Functions

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
Install, wire, and upgrade industrial electrical systems and automated controls.
Troubleshoot and program PLC systems, including Allen-Bradley 500 and 5000 platforms.
Install, maintain, and repair AC/DC drives, motors, control panels, relays, and electrical components.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
Conduct root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
Maintain electrical spare parts inventory and communicate replenishment needs.
Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA, and company safety procedures.
Communicate equipment status and repair progress during shift changes.
Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts safely when required.
Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment performance.
Respond to emergency equipment failures and support planned shutdowns as needed.
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and repair records.

Must-Haves

Industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and programming.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and AC/DC drive systems.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical motors, control circuits, sensors, relays, VFDs, and industrial automation systems.
Proficient in reading electrical schematics and technical drawings.
Experience performing root cause analysis and preventative maintenance.
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures and industrial safety standards.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
PLC programming and controller fabrication.
Electrical panel wiring and control cabinet assembly.
Voltage converters and relay logic.
Predictive maintenance and equipment reliability.
Industrial automation and process improvement.
Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting/programming (500 & 5000 platforms).
Must be able and willing to work 12 days on / 2 days off, including mandatory overtime and rotating weekends (lots of overtime).
Must not have any prior employment history or affiliation with the client, as the client does not consider former employees for rehire.
Self-motivated and dependable.
Strong attention to detail.
Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
Committed to workplace safety.
Takes ownership of equipment performance and maintenance quality.
Driven to continuously improve equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the shift. Comfortable working in hot manufacturing environments (must be able to work in a hot environment). Ability to work at heights using ladders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts while utilizing required fall protection. Ability to work mandatory overtime, weekends, and respond to emergency call-ins as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

CMMS experience.

Electrical Technician

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