Industrial Control Technician - Wiring & Testing

Eriez; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Medical Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Eriez in Erie, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Control Technician to assemble, wire, and test industrial control equipment. You will ensure safe, reliable operation of equipment and support production schedules.

The role requires reading complex electrical schematics, wiring complete systems, and hands-on experience with relays, timers, starters, transformers, motors, VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation. Strong adherence to safety protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in electrical technology, or equivalent experience assembling, wiring, and testing industrial control equipment
• At least 2 years manufacturing experience
• Able to read and understand complex electrical schematics, basic electronic schematics, and assembly drawings
• Working knowledge of high voltage and high current circuits down to control signal levels and instrumentation
• Familiar with various electrical and electronic testing equipment and procedures to check and test the performance and safety of electrical controls and electronic products
• Experience with wiring, testing, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment
• Able to plan, layout, wire, and test complete systems in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and test electrical and basic electronic products
• Perform layout and drill operations whenever necessary to meet production schedules
• Use the label printer to make appropriate tags for Eriez equipment
• Wire and test Eriez equipment in other departments as needed to meet customer demands
• Adhere to safety standards and protocols in all aspects of work
• Complete tasks timely and efficiently in accordance with expectations as directed by supervisor
• Able to operate tools including but not limited to hand tools, manual machine tools, torch, drill press, etc.
• Ability to learn Eriez labor and work order collection system
• Notify supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical wiring

Reading schematics

Industrial control components

Electrical testing

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

Two-year electrical technology degree

Tools

Relays

Timers

Starters

Transformers

Motors

VFDs

PLCs

Job description

Eriez in Erie, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Control Technician to assemble, wire, and test industrial control equipment. You will ensure safe, reliable operation of equipment and support production schedules.

The role requires reading complex electrical schematics, wiring complete systems, and hands-on experience with relays, timers, starters, transformers, motors, VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation. Strong adherence to safety protocols is essential.