Automation Controls Technician II - Electrical & Automation

About the role

Join our team as an Automation Controls Technician III - Electrical & Automation and help bring innovative automation projects to life! You’ll work on a wide mix of custom electromechanical equipment, control panels, robotics, vision systems, and more — no two projects are the same. You’ll collaborate with a great group of engineers and project managers and split your time between our shop, office, and customer sites. We’re looking for someone with strong electrical knowledge, hands-on skills, and a willingness to take the lead when needed. Flexibility is key, as some travel, overnights, and occasional overtime are part of the work. If you’re excited by variety, problem-solving, and real impact, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career and be part of a team that values what you bring to the table.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation of conduit and wire, tubing, sensors, etc.
• Wire a variety of electrical control panels, motors, and other devices
• Perform calibrations on various instrumentation such as pressure sensors, load cells, flow meters, etc.
• Work safely with a variety of voltages such as 24VDC, 120VAC, 480VAC, single phase and 3-phase
• Interpret and mark up (as needed) electrical drawings and documentation for custom machines, systems, and products
• Configure controls components
• Responsible to evaluate inventory and collaborate with Purchasing as needed, to order proper materials, components, and tools for projects to ensure availability for assigned jobs
• Properly use manuals for proper installation, programming, and troubleshooting of components
• Provide troubleshooting to follow a problem to the source and solve the issue

Working Conditions

• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel
• Sit, talk, listen, observe, read, write, and type
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Perform work on site in industrial locations with occasional underground and/or at heights

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in electrical, controls, automation, or robotics preferred
• Electrical Journeyman License in MD or WV required
• Valid driver's license required
• MSHA Electrical card required or willingness to obtain within a year
• Experience reading and interpreting manuals and electrical drawings required
• Willing and able to perform hands-on work related to programming and automation controls
• Ability to understand and interpret scope of work for specific tasks
• Experience in marking up (i.e. 'red lining') electrical drawings
• Leadership experience preferred with focus on leading jobs

Pay

USD $25.00/Hr. - USD $32.00/Hr.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Health/Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
• On-the-job mentoring and training
• Internal job postings
• Performance and salary reviews
• Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company's Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.