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Electrical Controls Technician
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What they do
A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.
$63,528 / year median in South Carolina
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Perform the role as electrical controls technician, by working well with others as well as working alone on a project, whether it be to run a simple circuit for a 20-amp 120-volt receptacle, install an 1800-amp primary service, transformer and switch gear, design, build and install a PLC based control panel, PLC programming, or install high efficiency lighting. Should be able to troubleshoot analog and digital control circuits, repair and calibration of instruments, control valves, transmitters. Will monitor, maintain and trouble-shoot control loops, instruments, and/or entire control systems. You will assist in the development of electrical and controls system design solutions based on engineering principles and involvement in presentation of the solution to the customer. You will perform electrical hardware and software design of customized solutions including manufacturing automation and safety systems and create HMI screens. Requirements Strong Communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills Professional Trade School (or equivalent) A minimum of 3 years of electrical controls experience, time as a journeyman, or instrument tech could be substituted for experience. PLC programmer and developer utilizing platforms such as Allen-Bradley (A/B) RS Logix, Koyo, Modicon, Siemens, etc Troubleshooting various types of machinery with different controllers and relay logic Reading Electrical Schematics Designing control panels Machine troubleshooting ability Ability to design and install control panels, PLC based, write ladder logic programs Skilled at installing conduit and wire Interfacing with HMIs Determine machine sequence of operations Program given control system Work in manufacturing environments, not just behind a desk Troubleshoot an electrical issue from start to finish without the use of schematics or clear information from the operator or customer
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$26.00 - $33.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceSchedule:
Monday to Friday On call Overtime Ability toRelocate:
Other branch locations, Charlotte, Raleigh, Fayetteville, NC Greenville and Charleston, SC;Nashville, TN:
Relocate before starting work (Preferred)Work Location:
Multiple locationsSalary Not Specified Location Greenville South Carolina United States Job Overview Job Posted:
4 days agoJob Expires:
4w 1d Job Type Full Time Education Any Experience N/A Vacancies 1 Job Title Controls Technician Job Function Skilled Trades Copy LinkBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance