Electrical Assembler Technician / Greater Columbus
About The Position
OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking an Electrical Assembly Technician to build industrial control panels and electrical systems used in manufacturing facilities, utilities, and other industrial operations. This hands-on role may involve foundational assembly and wire preparation or, depending on experience, advanced panel building, testing, troubleshooting, and controls work. The position offers on-the-job training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance toward skilled panel building and controls work. The hourly wage ranges from $20.00 to $30.00, depending on experience and qualifications. The role includes preparing materials and wiring, installing electrical components, mounting devices using engineering documentation, and assembling and wiring control panels and related equipment. More experienced technicians may independently build panels from drawings, troubleshoot and test systems, support startup and commissioning, and contribute to process improvements. Work takes place in a clean, team-oriented shop environment.
Requirements
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools.
- Ability to follow written instructions and technical drawings.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
- Reliable attendance and a positive team attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in assembly, manufacturing, maintenance, or electrical work.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams.
- Technical school, vocational training, or coursework in electrical or industrial technology.
- Experience with control panels, PLC systems, VFDs, MCCs, or industrial automation equipment.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, wire crimpers, and measuring devices.
Responsibilities
- Cut, strip, label, and organize electrical wire according to production specifications.
- Prepare materials and components for assembly projects.
- Install DIN rail, wire duct, back panels, terminals, relays, breakers, transformers, and other electrical components.
- Mount devices according to engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
- Assist with material staging and shop organization.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
- Route and terminate wiring within industrial control panels.
- Perform point-to-point wiring and electrical terminations.
- Assemble control panels, junction boxes, and related electrical equipment.
- Verify wiring accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Support panel inspections and testing activities.
- Independently build control panels from engineering drawings, depending on experience.
- Troubleshoot wiring and assembly issues, depending on experience.
- Perform continuity checks and system testing, depending on experience.
- Support startup and commissioning activities, depending on experience.
- Assist with process improvements and production efficiency initiatives, depending on experience.
- Mentor and train newer team members as skills develop.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Wellness discount.
- Stipend for safety shoes and glasses.
- 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%.
- Referral bonuses.
- Relocation assistance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Tuition assistance.
- Training programs and career advancement opportunities.
- Overtime opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
