Electrical Controls Technician

Hohman Plating

Job Location:

Dayton, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Hohman Plating a division of Novaria Group is a leading service provider for plated coatings. We serve a diversified customer base including aerospace medical large equipment and business since 1918 we are seeking long-term employees to join our team. Conveniently located one mile north of downtown Dayton. Hohman Plating offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision LTD/STD Life 401K match Bonus and more.

The Electrical Controls Technician is responsible for the design fabrication and installation of electrical control cabinets wiring infrastructure and automation systems that support critical manufacturing and process equipment. This role combines strong hands-on skills in wiring and electrical assembly with a growth path into PLC programming control system design and cabinet layout development. Ideal for a technician with a deep interest in automation and industrial controls who wants to take ownership of high-reliability systems in a growing modern manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Control Cabinet Fabrication & Wiring
Build wire and label electrical control panels in accordance with schematics best practices and internal standards.
Install and route conduit cables and wiring from control cabinets to equipment tanks and field devices.
Terminate wiring for sensors contactors VFDs PLCs and other components with high accuracy and reliability.
Interpret and follow wiring diagrams schematics and layout drawings.

FIELD INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION

Install and commission cabinets onsite coordinating with Maintenance Automation and Chemical Systems teams.
Troubleshoot wiring issues in the field and repair/rework systems as needed.
Support electrical startup of new or modified systems including verification of I/O and signal routing.
PLC and Automation System Support
Assist in configuring and programming PLC systems under the guidance of the Process Automation team.
Learn to make minor PLC modifications for system updates or troubleshooting.
Work toward independent programming of basic systems (e.g. relays timers tank sequence logic).
Design & Documentation Development
Begin creating electrical cabinet layout drawings including panel layout and point-to-point wiring diagrams.
Collaborate with Automation and Engineering to maintain accurate documentation for control systems and installations.
Propose improvements to cabinet designs for serviceability safety and standardization.

TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS

High attention to detail and a sense of pride in clean safe and well-documented wiring work.
Eager to grow from builder to designer through hands-on learning and mentorship.
Comfortable working across teams and taking ownership of assigned systems or projects.
Interested in automation with a willingness to expand into PLC programming and controls design.

REQUIRED EDUCATION SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

2 years experience in electrical panel building wiring or industrial electrical systems.
Strong working knowledge of 24VDC 120VAC and 480VAC/3-phase systems.
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics wiring diagrams and layout drawings.
Hands-on experience with tools related to wiring cable management conduit bending etc.
Familiarity with control components such as PLCs VFDs relays power supplies and terminals.
Comfortable using a multimeter continuity tester and basic diagnostic tools.

PREFERRED (GROWTH PATH) QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with or interest in Allen-Bradley PLCs (MicroLogix CompactLogix) and PanelView HMIs.
Experience with or willingness to learn AutoCAD Electrical or other layout/drawing software.
Basic understanding of PLC ladder logic and I/O configuration.
Experience in manufacturing industrial automation or process control environments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or examine parts; and to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; use stairs; climb or balance; and stoop kneel or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to dangerous chemicals including exposure to fumes or airborne particles below OSHA permissible limits. Frequently exposed to high heat and humid conditions. Employee will be frequently exposed to loud sounds below the OSHA permissible limits.

Hohman Plating LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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