Electrical Controls Technician

Excellent compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth!

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Salary: $30 - $37 per hour

A bit about us:

Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturer that is redefining how sustainable, engineered products are produced at scale. By combining advanced automation, innovative production technologies, and a strong commitment to operational excellence, the company is building a next-generation manufacturing platform designed to support long-term growth and expansion.

With significant investment in people, equipment, and technology, the organization offers employees the opportunity to make a visible impact in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement, problem-solving, and collaboration are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing company that is experiencing strong momentum and investing heavily in its future

Why join us?

Excellent compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth!

Job Details

Job Details

Build your future by keeping critical construction equipment and electrical controls running at their best. We’re seeking a Permanent Electrical Controls Technician with 5+ years of relevant experience to troubleshoot complex systems, improve equipment reliability, and help construction operations stay safe and productive.

This hands-on role combines electrical controls expertise with mechanical problem-solving. You’ll work with Allen Bradley and Siemens controls, or equivalent platforms, while supporting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. If you enjoy diagnosing tough challenges and making improvements that deliver real results, this is an opportunity to make an impact.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical controls and equipment supporting construction operations.

Diagnose faults in Allen Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent PLC-based control systems, including associated inputs, outputs, sensors, drives, and operator interfaces.

Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and support dependable operation.

Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals to guide installation and repairs.

Troubleshoot integrated electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to identify root causes and restore equipment performance.

Support equipment commissioning, controls upgrades, and system modifications in coordination with project teams and equipment manufacturers.

Inspect wiring, panels, motors, control devices, and related components for proper operation and safe condition.

Document maintenance activities, diagnostic findings, repairs, and equipment changes accurately.

Collaborate with construction personnel, maintenance teams, and supervisors to prioritize work and minimize operational disruptions.

Follow applicable electrical codes, site safety requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures throughout all work.

Recommend practical improvements to equipment reliability, maintainability, and safe operation.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in electrical controls, industrial maintenance, or a closely related technical role, preferably within construction or a comparable heavy-equipment environment.

Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens control systems, or equivalent PLC and industrial automation platforms.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and understand their interaction with mechanical systems.

Practical experience maintaining and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

Strong preventive maintenance skills, including inspections, fault identification, and corrective action planning.

Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

Ability to use electrical testing instruments and diagnostic tools safely and effectively.

Working knowledge of motors, motor controls, variable frequency drives, sensors, and industrial control components.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Commitment to safe work practices in active construction environments.

Technical training, an apprenticeship, or an associate degree in electrical technology, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

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