Industrial Automation Controls Electrician
Job Description
SkillSetGroup is hiring an Industrial Automation Controls Electrician for a direct-hire role supporting both R&D and high-volume manufacturing. Your work will keep new ideas moving from the lab to the production floor, installing, programming, and sustaining the electrical control systems that power automated equipment.
A day in the lifeYou start by reviewing an electrical schematic for a line upgrade. By mid-morning, you’re programming a Rockwell PLC and verifying HMI tags while bringing a VFD online. After lunch, you’re troubleshooting a relay fault with minimal supervision, collaborating with engineers and outside contractors to push a new piece of equipment into service. Before you head out, you document changes, confirm code compliance, and prep for a short trip to a sister facility later in the week.
What you’ll do- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electrical control systems across R&D and manufacturing areas
- Program and diagnose Rockwell PLCs
- Work hands-on with HMIs, VFDs, motor controls, and relay logic
- Read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics
- Support control-system upgrades, modifications, and new equipment start-ups
- Partner with engineers, technicians, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues quickly
- Independently troubleshoot electrical and automation problems
- Follow electrical codes, safety practices, and quality standards at all times
- Perform occasional manual labor and travel to other production facilities as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years in industrial electrical or controls roles
- Hands-on Rockwell PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
- Strong grasp of electrical theory and control logic
- Experience with HMIs, VFDs, motor controls, and relay logic
- Ability to read schematics and blueprints
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
- Preferred: Technical certification or associate degree in electrical technology
- Plus: Forklift experience
- Profit sharing
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
Location: Rancho Cucamonga area | Type: Direct hire
