Industrial Controls Technician

HAZELETT CORPORATION•Malletts Bay, VT

4d•$27 - $32

About The Position

Hazelett is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician to support manufacturing operations and custom casting equipment delivered to customers. The role involves building, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning electrical systems for industrial machinery, as well as maintaining and improving plant equipment and infrastructure. The technician supports reliable and efficient operations through maintenance, equipment upgrades, safety compliance, and collaboration with engineering, production, and maintenance teams. This is a first-shift position with a flexible schedule of either five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days. The hourly pay range is $27–$32, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or maintenance environment.
Hands-on experience building, wiring, and testing industrial control panels.
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including motors, VFDs, relays, sensors, control circuits, and power distribution systems.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical, controls, and automation-related equipment issues in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Knowledge of industrial safety standards and regulations, including OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to stand for extended periods, climb ladders, work around industrial machinery, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical certification, or formal training in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Automation, or a related field.
Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or other industrial PLC systems.
Experience with robotics, automated manufacturing systems, vision systems, CNC equipment, or advanced controls.
Familiarity with UL508A control panel standards and related compliance requirements.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience supporting complex manufacturing equipment.
Flexibility to support overtime, shift work, weekends, or on-call maintenance activities when required.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems on manufacturing equipment, including CNC machines, motors, drives, and control systems.
Build, wire, and assemble electrical control panels for custom machinery according to schematics, specifications, and industry standards.
Test, validate, and debug electrical control panels and machine systems before installation and shipment.
Install, commission, and support new equipment and control systems on the production floor.
Diagnose electrical and automation-related issues and implement solutions to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, and PLC ladder logic.
Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and related controls supporting automated manufacturing processes.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities to resolve recurring equipment failures.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and lockout/tagout safety requirements.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to improve operational performance and efficiency.
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, equipment repairs, panel builds, and spare parts usage.
Support facility electrical infrastructure and contribute to equipment upgrades, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives.