Industrial Electrical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

⚡ Electrical TechnicianBuild it. Wire it. See it work.

Tired of doing the same repetitive electrical work every day?

At PowerBuilt, you'll help build custom automation equipment, material handling systems, lift assists, conveyors, and robotic solutions—and see the finished product leave our facility and go to work at some of the largest manufacturers in North America.

???? Why PowerBuilt?

We're not your typical manufacturing environment:

???? Jeans every day – relaxed, no-nonsense culture

⚙️ Hands-on work – build real equipment, not the same thing over and over

???? Clean, growing facility – major investments in our manufacturing operations

???? Stable & growing – we've never had layoffs and are approaching 100 employees

???? Everything under one roof – engineering, fabrication, machining, assembly, controls, and field service

???? Work on exciting technology – robotics, conveyors, lift assists, automation, AGVs, and custom equipment

✈️ Travel opportunities – help install and support equipment at customer facilities across North America

???? Company-paid travel – no out-of-pocket hassle

???? Strong team environment – work closely with engineers, fabricators, assemblers, and field service technicians

???? What You'll Do

As an Electrical Technician, you'll play a key role in bringing custom equipment to life from assembly through testing and installation.

You'll:

⚡ Assemble custom-engineered equipment using assembly drawings, electrical schematics, E-drawings, and build documentation

⚡ Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and component layouts

⚡ Route, organize, and dress wiring through cable tray, CAT track, wireway, conduit, and equipment structures

⚡ Assist with electrical panel assembly and field device wiring

⚡ Perform wire terminations using proper tools, connectors, and crimping techniques

⚡ Install and align sensors, switches, and other electrical components

⚡ Use multimeters and electrical testing equipment to verify proper operation

⚡ Perform voltage checks, troubleshooting, and functionality testing

⚡ Support formal quality inspections before equipment ships to customers

⚡ Work with Build Leads to identify and resolve issues quickly

⚡ Maintain a clean, professional work area both in-house and at customer facilities

⚡ Travel to customer sites for equipment installation, startup, and support

⚡ Assist Field Service Technicians during installations and service work

???? What We're Looking For

✔ 2+ years of electrical assembly, electrical technician, controls technician, maintenance, or related experience

✔ Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

✔ Familiarity with common electrical components including relays, sensors, breakers, contactors, and connectors

✔ Experience using electrical hand tools and testing equipment

✔ Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

✔ Good communication and teamwork abilities

✔ Excellent work ethic and attention to detail

✔ Ability and willingness to travel for customer installations

✔ Ability to pass a motor vehicle record check

✔ Reliable transportation to and from our facility

✔ Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required

???? Location

Bellefontaine, Ohio

???? Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants:

???? To work on custom equipment—not repetitive production work

???? To learn from experienced engineers, technicians, and builders

???? To see projects through from assembly to startup

???? To gain exposure to automation, robotics, controls, and industrial equipment

???? To be part of a stable, growing company that invests in its people and facility

At PowerBuilt, you don't just wire equipment—you help bring complete systems to life.

PowerBuilt is an equal opportunity employer.