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
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.
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Read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics
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Build and wire industrial control panels
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Assemble PLC, power supply, motor control, and safety circuits
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Perform secondary wiring for conveyors and machine cells
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Debug and troubleshoot equipment after fabrication
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Maintain organization and cleanliness of the panel shop
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Support commissioning activities for automated material handling systems
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Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field preferred
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Equivalent technical certification or relevant hands-on experience accepted
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Experience with industrial control panels and electrical wiring
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Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
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Willingness to travel approximately 35% depending on project requirements
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Experience with PLC-based control systems
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Familiarity with conveyor systems and machine integration
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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
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Ability to work independently and within a project team environment
