Electrical Controls Technician

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time Technical Columbus, OH, US 8 days ago Requisition ID: 1714 Salary Range: $34.00 To $40.00 Annually Department: Maintenance Reports to: Maintenance Manager Employment Status: Hourly Non-Exempt Shift: Days (Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm) Pay: $34.00 - $40.00 / hr. 3 medical plans to choose from. Optional voluntary benefits – Dental, Vision, Life, Accident insurance and more. The company pays for a portion of these benefits. 401k Retirement Plan- Company matching. Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus. Casual Dress Code (Jeans, t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts... ect) Paid Time Off- Prorated during employees first year of employment. Annual $100 shoe allowance for safety toed shoes. Matrix- Employee Assistance Program. About Us Engineered Profiles is a plastic extrusion manufacturer that operates multiple custom extrusion lines and downstream systems, supported by a strong 25-person maintenance department. We prioritize safety, uptime, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for an Electrical Controls Technician who can help keep our operation running at peak performance. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and focused on classic industrial controls. Primary focus is industrial electrical troubleshooting, drives, instrumentation, and machine controls. PLC troubleshooting experience is beneficial but not required. Position Overview We’re looking for a skilled Electrical Controls Technician to support the electrical and controls systems that keep our production lines running safely and reliably. This role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving power circuits, control circuits, instrumentation, and automation equipment across the facility. This is a hands‑on, hourly role for someone strong in relay logic electrical troubleshooting Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V. Diagnose and repair power circuits, control circuits, safety circuits, relays, and field devices Troubleshoot and replace VFD’s, sensors, encoders, and instrumentation Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and controls equipment Maintain and update electrical schematics and documentation Support production / maintenance teams during downtime events Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams on production issues, Capex Projects, & continuous improvement projects Follow all electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures Willing to work at heights Skills, Qualifications, Education and/or Relevant Experience Required 3+ years of hands‑on experience with relay logic troubleshooting in an industrial environment Ability to safely work on electrical systems up to 480V. Hands‑on experience with VFD’s instrumentation, and motor control circuits. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, etc. Solid communication and teamwork skills Preferred Education Two- year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechatronics, or Automation/Controls Technology Completion of state-recognized electrical apprenticeship Military electrical/technical training Preferred Experience 10+ years in an industrial maintenance or electrical role Experience with Allen-Bradley hardware(PLC-5, SLC500, CompactLogix) for online diagnostics (no programming required) Able to use AutoCAD to create / update electrical drawings Familiarity with NFPA 70E and industrial electrical safety practices Willingness to obtain company sponsored certifications (70E, LOTO, etc) Experience in continuous-process manufacturing Why Join Us Stable, growing operation Strong internal support from maintenance and engineering Clear advancement path into Senior Controls Technician or Engineering Tech roles Competitive pay aligned with top mechanical and technical roles in the facility Engineered Profiles LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr