Industrial Electrician & Controls Technician

BWAY Corporation•Columbus, OH

55d

About The Position

The Controls Technician / Electrician plays a key role in maintaining the electrical and control systems that support production and safety operations at the steel drum reconditioning plant. This position combines hands-on electrical maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, and instrumentation work to ensure efficient operation of cleaning, coating, and reconditioning equipment, as well as auxiliary plant systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school certificate preferred.
Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Experience with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and control wiring required.
Familiarity with 3-phase systems, motor controls, and panel building.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills (electrical and controls).
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, and control theory.
Excellent safety awareness and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently or as part of a cross-functional team.
Basic mechanical aptitude a plus (pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.).
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in elevated or confined spaces as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in metal or drum reconditioning, coating, or similar process industries.
Familiarity with hazardous location wiring (Class I, Div 1/2).
Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
Experience with preventive maintenance software (CMMS).

Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including motors, drives, panels, sensors, and power distribution.
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults in production and facility systems.
Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment to minimize downtime.
Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC standards and plant safety policies.
Controls & Automation Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
Modify or update control logic as directed by engineering to optimize production.
Maintain and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature, pressure, and level sensors.
Assist in integrating new automated equipment and control systems into existing processes.
Plant Systems Support the operation of process lines for cleaning, reconditioning, painting, and drying of steel drums.
Maintain electrical components of conveyors, ovens, burners, pumps, and wash stations.
Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
Participate in energy efficiency and equipment improvement initiatives.
Safety & Documentation Follow and enforce all plant safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental procedures.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, schematics, and documentation of electrical/control changes.
Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.