Industrial Controls Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Controls Electrician

Pay & Perks

• Pay Rate: $40–$45/hour (depending on experience)
• Per Diem: $120/day for hotel and meals
• Schedule: Full-time contract project with overtime potential
• Work with a global leader in metals and automation manufacturing
• Project location: Apple Grove, WV – just outside Huntington, WV

Job Overview

Are you an experienced Industrial Controls Electrician or Electrical Control Technician looking for your next project? Mural Industrial Staffing is hiring skilled electrical control technicians for a large-scale installation project with a global manufacturing leader in Apple Grove, WV (outside Huntington, WV). This is a contract opportunity (6+ months ) with excellent pay, daily per diem, and the chance to work on advanced PLC-based electrical systems.

What You’ll Do

• Install, bend, and secure flexible and rigid conduit.
• Pull, organize, and label wires for control systems (30–40 ft runs).
• Terminate wiring into PLC I/O modules, terminal blocks, and junction boxes.
• Install and align sensors (limit switches, proximity switches, etc.).
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts.
• Test circuits and components (voltage, continuity) with multimeters.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety procedures.
• Work independently and troubleshoot issues with minimal supervision.

Must-Have Skills:

• 3+ years of industrial electrical installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Hands-on PLC wiring and control panel experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/IEC wiring standards and safety practices.
• Skilled in using hand and power tools (conduit benders, knockout punches, drills).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Nice-to-Have:

• Previous work on large industrial or manufacturing projects.
• PLC cabinet assembly and field device troubleshooting experience.

Why Work with Mural Industrial Staffing?

Mural Industrial specializes in connecting skilled tradespeople with top employers in manufacturing, construction, and industrial projects . We provide competitive pay, reliable support, and access to long-term opportunities across the U.S.