Electrical & Controls Technician

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Put Your Troubleshooting Skills to Work on More Than Breakdowns This Jobot Job is hosted by: Valerie Burton

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Salary: $28 - $45 per hour

A bit about us: Our client is a well-established manufacturer serving a specialized market with a reputation for quality and reliability. Through a commitment to producing high-quality products and continuously improving operations, the company has continued to grow and gain market share while others in the industry have faced significant challenges.

As demand continues to increase, the organization is investing in equipment modernization, automation, and process improvements to support long-term growth and maintain its competitive edge.

Why join us? This is an opportunity to do more than respond to breakdowns. You'll work on equipment improvements, controls upgrades, automation projects, and machine modernization efforts that have a direct impact on production.

The team is investing in upgrading and improving existing manufacturing equipment, creating opportunities for technicians who enjoy troubleshooting, problem solving, and finding better ways to make machines run.

If you enjoy tackling technical challenges, learning new equipment, and seeing your ideas make a real difference on the plant floor, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow in this role.

Job Details What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot industrial electrical and controls systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Install, wire, and troubleshoot motors, sensors, relays, drives, and automation components
• Support PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems
• Assist with equipment upgrades, controls improvements, and machine modernization projects
• Help identify opportunities to improve automation and reduce manual processes
• Participate in machine startup, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement efforts
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues, including equipment with limited documentation
• Work closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability
• Maintain accurate documentation of electrical changes and system improvements

What We're Looking For:

Top Priorities

• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment
• Ability to diagnose and solve problems on unfamiliar machinery
• Controls troubleshooting experience involving sensors, relays, drives, HMIs, and automation systems
• Mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn
• Industrial maintenance, controls, automation, or field service background

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with motor controls, VFDs, and industrial automation equipment
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Experience

• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs editing experience
• Experience with equipment upgrades, machine installations, or commissioning projects
• Pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Automated manufacturing equipment
• Trade school, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on industrial experience

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