Full-time | Direct Hire | Overtime Available We are recruiting an Electrical Controls Technician for a small, employee-owned industrial automation company. This hands-on role combines control panel fabrication, electrical troubleshooting, and basic PLC/HMI configuration, working in both a panel shop and at customer facilities. The company offers strong benefits with most benefit costs covered by the employer, employee ownership through an ESOP, and substantial overtime opportunities. Responsibilities
- Build, wire, and test UL508A control panels from electrical schematics.
- Install and troubleshoot control wiring, sensors, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
- Go online with PLCs, configure I/O, make basic programming changes, and test functionality under engineering direction.
- Support PLC/HMI configuration, industrial communications, field commissioning, and equipment startup.
- Maintain as-built drawings and test documentation while working with engineers and customers. Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in panel wiring, controls installation, or industrial automation.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and ability to read schematics.
- Basic PLC/HMI programming and diagnostics experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms.
- UL508A panel fabrication and industrial networking experience preferred.
- Professional communication skills and a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED; related technical degree preferred.
Travel Requirements Work is split between the shop and customer sites. Regular day travel may involve drives of 2-4 hours each way, with occasional overnight commissioning assignments. Overnight travel may be up to 20%. Candidates must be comfortable with field work and live within approximately one hour of the Columbia County shop. Apply with your résumé to be considered.
Pay:
$28.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person