Maintenance - Electrical Technician

At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

About the role

Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs complex electrical and electronic equipment and distribution systems involving electrical work of a broad nature including knowledge of digital analog circuitry. Diagnoses and maintains complex electrical systems and repairs and replaces all electrical apparatus. Performs other tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains complex wiring circuits and distribution systems to applicable codes for new equipment/repairs.
• Installs and maintains complex electrical and electronic components of varied equipment in the plant.
• Diagnoses complex electrical troubles and breakdowns. Performs necessary repairs and replaces all electrical apparatus as needed to continue production.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains industrial controls, instrumentation, and industrial control wiring.
• Works from complex wiring diagrams, code books, and similar documents.
• Operates production equipment to check work as required.
• Installs, programs, and repairs programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Trains others as needed.
• Applies predictive analysis and preventative maintenance skills.
• Troubleshoots hydraulic and pneumatic systems in the plant.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of electrical principles and wiring schematics.
• Knowledge of use and repairs of PLC control systems.
• Knowledge in computers sufficient to utilize word processors, spreadsheets, and PLC interface applications.
• Demonstrated ability to continue learning new and complex programs.
• Skill in writing for documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to communicate well in oral and written forms at all levels of the organization, internal and external.
• Ability to be comfortable and safety conscious when operating machinery.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to resolve problems.

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or GED plus an associate’s degree or tech school certificate in the related electrical or electronics field.

Experience: 5+ years of solid, direct electrical experience in an industrial environment and working experience with programmable AC drives and servo drive systems. Must have extensive experience operating and programming PLCs, drives, and controllers. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code is required. Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems is required.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, pushing, climbing, and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs).

Environment: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature extremes, loud noises, and bright lights.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents
• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals
• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance