Position Summary The Electrical Assembly and Test Technician builds, wires, inspects, and tests electrical control systems used in Steelhead bottling and water treatment equipment. This hands-on position works from electrical schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, and engineering drawings to produce reliable, well-organized assemblies. The technician also supports machine checkout, troubleshooting, commissioning, and corrective work to ensure equipment is safe and ready for operation. Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bills of material, and other technical drawings.
• Build and wire electrical control panels, junction boxes, operator stations, machine enclosures, and cable assemblies according to approved drawings and workmanship standards.
• Mount and connect components including circuit breakers, contactors, relays, power supplies, terminal blocks, variable frequency drives, PLC hardware, HMIs, sensors, motors, and safety devices.
• Perform quality soldering and manufacture or repair wire and cable harnesses and basic circuit-card connections when required.
• Verify completed work against schematics and drawings; identify discrepancies, missing information, and potential design or assembly issues before power-up.
• Use a digital multimeter and other test equipment to check continuity, voltage, grounding, inputs, outputs, and component operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and basic controls issues involving PLC inputs and outputs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, motors, motion components, robots, and vision systems.
• Document test results, corrections, wire changes, and redlines so engineering records accurately reflect the finished machine.
• Assist engineering and service personnel with equipment commissioning, installation, startup, and customer support as assigned.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on in-house production equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow applicable lockout tagout and electrical safety requirements. Required Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to read and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Hands-on experience assembling and wiring industrial electrical panels, machinery, automation equipment, or similar systems.
• Proficiency with wire strippers, crimpers, soldering tools, torque tools, labeling equipment, and digital multimeters.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical components, control voltage, grounding, and safe troubleshooting practices.
• Ability to trace circuits, isolate faults, and solve problems methodically with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to neat, accurate, high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to communicate clearly with production, engineering, service, and quality team members.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, use ladders, and safely lift and move up to 50 pounds as required for equipment assembly. Preferred Qualifications
• Technical certificate or associate degree in electrical technology, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, automation, or a related field.
• Experience testing or commissioning automated machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic familiarity with PLC and HMI operation, I/O troubleshooting, VFD setup, industrial networks, or machine safety circuits.
• Experience with UL 508A panel construction practices, NFPA 70E, or comparable industrial electrical standards.
• Experience with stainless steel processing equipment, packaging machinery, robotics, water treatment equipment, or food and beverage equipment. What Success Looks Like
• Panels and machine wiring are completed accurately, neatly, safely, and on schedule.
• Electrical problems are identified early and resolved using disciplined testing rather than guesswork.
• Machine test results and drawing redlines are complete, clear, and returned promptly to engineering.
• Production, engineering, service, and customers receive responsive support and practical solutions.

About Steelhead Steelhead designs and manufactures bottling and water treatment systems for customers across North America and around the world. Our team provides turnkey equipment, responsive parts and service support, and practical solutions that help customers build better bottled water operations. Steelhead Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay:

$24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person