Maintenance - Power & Controls Technician

058 - Maintenance - Power & Controls Technician Job Description

Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM

058 - Maintenance - Power & Controls Technician

Pay Range: $30-$39 Based on experience & knowledge

Job Summary

Maintains electrical/electronic instruments, controls, devices, and miscellaneous test equipment and apparatus. Determines cause and effect of malfunctions or defects in same. Diagnoses and remedies electrical/electronic troubles. Calibrates, repairs, and replaces apparatus or components. Installs wiring in control panels and may build or program electric/electronic systems for production equipment. May prepare and install conduit or seal tight for the completion of assigned projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• May remove or install electric motors or other electrical circuits, wiring, equipment and devices required in the repair or installation of equipment.
• May install and work with power distribution panels. Must have a general knowledge of industrial type controls and a working knowledge of simple closed-loop control systems, semi-conductor systems, and programmable logic controllers.
• Must understand the operation of separate controls and their relationship when operated as a part of a synchronized multi-control system.
• Must be able to modify circuits or make changes where necessary and be capable of assembling electrical/electronic equipment following blueprints or drawings.
• Communicate with customers, team members, engineers, or management to determine possible problems or update individuals with work progress.
• Must work from wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Completes project with little or no direction from others. Assists with preventive maintenance inspection and service.
• Complies with all prescribed safety regulations
• Most hand tools and equipment used by technician (except test equipment) must be furnished by the employee.
• Sets up and runs various auxiliary equipment as required.
• High degree of responsibility. Responsible for maintaining sensitive and costly testing and manufacturing equipment. Performs preventive maintenance inspection on all types of electronic equipment and controls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Problem-solving skills to diagnose issues and devise solutions
• Demonstrated proficiency at interpreting diagrams and schematics
• Written communication skills to keep accurate, easy-to-understand reports
• Deep familiarity with circuitry, wiring and splicing
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards

• Associate’s degree or 2 years related technical training in a recognized trade school and 2 years related experience.
• 5-10 years experience as maintenance technician in a heavy manufacturing environment

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