Electrical Controls Technician

Electrical Controls Technician

Location: Georgetown, KY


Salary: $60K-$70K/year (DOE)


Workstyle: Full-time, Onsite (Up to 35% travel)


Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, PTO, 401(k) with company match

About the Role


A growing industrial systems integration company supporting the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking a full-time Controls Electrician / Panel Builder. This role focuses on control panel assembly, secondary wiring, equipment debugging, and commissioning for material handling and conveyor control systems used in OEM and Tier 1 manufacturing environments.


The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with electrical schematics, PLC-related components, and industrial automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics
• Build and wire industrial control panels
• Assemble PLC, power supply, motor control, and safety circuits
• Perform secondary wiring for conveyors and machine cells
• Debug and troubleshoot equipment after fabrication
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the panel shop
• Support commissioning activities for automated material handling systems

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field preferred
• Equivalent technical certification or relevant hands-on experience accepted
• Experience with industrial control panels and electrical wiring
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Willingness to travel approximately 35% depending on project requirements

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PLC-based control systems
• Familiarity with conveyor systems and machine integration
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a project team environment

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