Electrical Technician

Greatjob; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with 50% match up to 6%

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

Training programs

Job summary

OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking an Electrical Technician to support customers with installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical systems. This role blends shop panel building with on-site work at customer sites, handling PMs and urgent repairs while prioritizing safety.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and a strong team culture, with opportunities to learn about DIRECTAIR and grow within a purpose-driven company.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills required to work in a collaborative team.
• Electrical, instrumentation or controls training or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Water/wastewater or mining industry experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation, testing, and repair of industrial electrical equipment in plants and distribution systems.
• Assist with installation tasks, conduit, wiring, and terminations.
• Provide customer service and uphold high quality standards.
• Support start-up, troubleshooting, and equipment wiring as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls training or equivalent

Tools

VFDs

Soft starters

MCCs

Conduit installation tools

Job description

OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking an Electrical Technician to support our customers through expert installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical systems. This role combines panel building in our shop with on-site work at customer sites, where you'll handle everything from routine preventive maintenance to urgent, complex repairs. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to learn, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. If you thrive on solving problems and take pride in delivering high-quality work, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Love

• Competitive Pay: This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $20.00/hr. to $30.00/hr., depending on experience and qualifications.
• Task variety—from routine PMs to urgent “fix-it-now” challenges.
• A strong, supportive team where collaboration and learning are part of every day
• Exposure to DIRECTAIR®, one of the most innovative solutions in the industry.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in performing installation, testing, and repair of all industrial related electrical and electronic equipment utilized in manufacturing plants or distribution systems. This equipment includes, but is not limited to VFD's, soft starters, and MCC's.
• Arrive on time and prepared to work on a daily basis.
• Assist in running conduit for new installations, pull wire and make terminations.
• Customer Service
• Maintain high quality work standards.
• Assist with equipment installation, wiring, start-up, and troubleshooting techniques.

What You'll Need:

• Highly motivated with interpersonal skills to effectively work in a collaborative team environment.
• Electrical, instrumentation, controls, technical training, or equivalent education or experience a plus but not required.
• Experience in the water/wastewater or mining industry a plus but not required.
• Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete required safety training classes and comply with OSHA, MSHA or any authority having jurisdiction.
• Must have the ability to complete tasks and assignments in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Must be prepared to take direction from multiple senior coworkers and be willing to learn and grow your skill set on a daily basis with an eye on a long term career in the industrial field.

Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies?

• Comprehensive Benefits:Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
• Financial Security:We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
• Career Growth Opportunities:At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe that our employees are our greatest strength. Through investment in our people and growth from within, we believe in providing you with a wide variety of opportunities to accelerate your career potential as you help us drive change to move our business forward.

For over 60 years, employing and developing the best-in-class talent has been at the forefront of our success. By coupling our teams' hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costs.

Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.