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Posted August 01, 2026

Electrical Controls Technician

Warehouserack.Com
Houston, TX, US Full Time
26USD - 33USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Controls Technician to join our team in a dynamic industrial manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring proven hands-on experience, strong troubleshooting abilities, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as an Electrical Controls Technician in an industrial manufacturing facility.
  • Proficient in English (Spanish is a plus).
  • High integrity with adherence to company guidelines, business ethics, and safety standards.
  • Strong commitment to working injury-free and maintaining the highest health and safety standards.
  • Proficient in installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, analysis, and repair of electrical and control systems, including:
  • Motors, MCC’s, VFD’s, relays, PLCs, overhead crane controls, control valves, controllers, and HMIs.
  • Mechanical aptitude to distinguish between mechanical and electrical issues, with ability to replace mechanical parts as needed.
  • Experience with automated sandblast systems.
  • Knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA standards.
  • Medium Voltage (230/480 3-phase VAC) troubleshooting and repair.
  • Electrical License (preferred).
  • Manlift and Forklift certification (required).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate strong troubleshooting, problem analysis, decision-making, and conflict management skills, especially under pressure.
  • Troubleshoot and repair:
    • Automation roll-forming equipment, punch presses, metal straightening equipment.
    • Powder coat paint booths, gas ovens, heated phosphate cleaning systems.
    • Overhead and jib cranes, automated sandblast equipment, welding equipment.
  • Install and repair electrical conduit and wiring circuits in compliance with NEC guidelines.
  • Perform transformer maintenance and testing.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair three-phase motors.
  • Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of screw air compressors.
  • Troubleshoot control feedback systems (encoders, laser measurement devices).
  • Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs (AC/DC), and analog circuits (0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA).
  • Troubleshoot and repair gas ovens and controllers.
  • Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and engineering instructions, and troubleshoot without prints when necessary.
  • Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives to source replacement parts.
  • Maintain cost consciousness while prioritizing quality repairs.
  • Ensure good housekeeping and safe working practices in all work areas.
  • Execute and document preventive maintenance procedures and identify potential future failures.

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