Electrical Technician

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

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

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join our Clients 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 23 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• CMMS experience.