Electrical Technician

Hydromat•Maryland Heights, MO

17d

About The Position

Hydromat is hiring an Electrical Technician to work on industrial manufacturing equipment and precision transfer machine technology. The role involves assembling and wiring control cabinets, pendant controls, electrical boxes, and special attachments; installing automation and prototype equipment; and troubleshooting electrical components and systems. The technician will work with AC/DC circuits, three-phase motor wiring, variable frequency drives, motion control systems, PLCs, and robotics, with support and training from the engineering team. The position requires a safety-conscious approach, careful adherence to specifications, strong communication, and professional customer service. The technician will collaborate with the team to identify equipment and process concerns, suggest improvements, and develop skills through training and shared knowledge. The workplace is climate controlled. The schedule is generally first shift, Monday through Friday, with periodic travel that may reach 30% of the time.

Requirements

Motivation to learn something new daily.
Electrical knowledge or experience related to building industrial manufacturing equipment.
Ability to read and use electrical schematics.
Ability to build and wire industrial control cabinets.
Two years of practical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with industrial electrical control and automation systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in industrial electricity from a two-year or technical school.

Responsibilities

Provide patient, exceptional customer service.
Work safely and follow safety rules.
Participate in assembly of control cabinets, pendant controls, electrical boxes, and special attachments.
Take ownership of industrial wiring projects for precision equipment.
Install automation and prototype equipment and troubleshoot components.
Maintain good communication with the team.
Measure, examine, and test AC/DC circuits with a multimeter to diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
Wire three-phase motors for spindles, conveyors, pumps, and VFDs.
Work with the engineering team on motion control systems, PLCs, and robotics.
Ensure conformance to specifications and assist with development through training and shared knowledge.
Identify equipment and process concerns and provide improvement suggestions.