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Ohio Star Forge is seeking an experienced, technically skilled Electrical Maintenance & Controls Supervisor to support our midnight shift operations. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong background in industrial electrical systems, automation, PLC troubleshooting, and equipment reliability who also possesses the ability to provide leadership and direction to a maintenance team.
The primary focus of this role is hands-on electrical troubleshooting, controls support, and equipment optimization, with additional responsibilities for supervising maintenance activities, coordinating repairs, and ensuring efficient shift operations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in minimizing equipment downtime, improving electrical system reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering, Controls & Troubleshooting
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex industrial electrical, electronic, and automation system issues to minimize production downtime.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including input/output devices, control logic, communication faults, and associated automation components.
- Support troubleshooting and maintenance of variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, sensors, relays, contactors, and electrical control panels.
- Read, interpret, and utilize electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical documentation to identify equipment issues.
- Troubleshoot industrial motors, electrical distribution systems, and machine control circuits.
- Identify recurring electrical failures and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and performance.
- Support electrical upgrades, automation improvements, equipment modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance personnel to identify opportunities for improved equipment performance and reduced downtime.
- Ensure electrical repairs and troubleshooting activities comply with established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.
Maintenance Leadership & Shift Operations
- Provide technical leadership and daily direction to the midnight shift maintenance team, with an emphasis on electrical troubleshooting and repair activities.
- Coordinate and prioritize maintenance assignments based on equipment criticality, production needs, and operational priorities.
- Serve as the primary maintenance contact during the assigned shift, communicating equipment issues and repair priorities with Production leadership.
- Provide hands-on technical assistance, training, and troubleshooting guidance to maintenance mechanics and technicians.
- Monitor maintenance work to ensure repairs are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
- Review, assign, and verify completion of preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
- Identify critical replacement parts and coordinate necessary orders to minimize extended equipment downtime.
- Support preventive maintenance initiatives focused on electrical systems, automation equipment, and overall machine reliability.
- Maintain accurate documentation of equipment failures, troubleshooting activities, repairs, and recommended corrective actions.
- Communicate outstanding equipment issues, maintenance concerns, and shift activities to appropriate leadership.
- Promote a safe, organized, and accountable maintenance environment.
Required Qualifications
- Strong industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting experience within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience diagnosing electrical control systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and industrial automation issues.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and industrial electrical components.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.
- Experience troubleshooting complex equipment failures and identifying root causes.
- Ability to independently diagnose and resolve electrical issues during off-shift operations.
- Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to provide technical direction and effectively coordinate maintenance priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field.
- Previous experience in a maintenance leadership, supervisory, or technical lead position.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar industrial PLC platforms.
- Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting software, and industrial communication networks.
- Experience in forging, steel processing, or other heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Experience supporting equipment upgrades, electrical improvement projects, and automation initiatives.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid training and hands-on development opportunities
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Performance-driven incentives
- Competitive compensation package
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical controls technician jobs.
- Experience programming Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs in an industrial environment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams
- Associate degree or technical certificate in electrical technology, mechatronics, or a related field
- Hands-on troubleshooting of motor drives, sensors, and control panels
- Familiarity with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
- Experience with HMI configuration and SCADA system maintenance
Tips for Your Electrical Controls Technician Job Search
List every PLC platform you've touched
Hiring managers filter for specific platforms like Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi before they read anything else on your resume. List every PLC and HMI brand you've programmed, not just the one you used most recently.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical controls technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to each industry vertical
Controls work in a food and beverage plant looks different from controls work in a refinery. Mirror the industry language in each job posting on your resume so it passes automated screening and signals real familiarity to whoever reads it next.
Bring fault-finding examples to every interview
Interviewers for controls roles consistently ask how you've diagnosed a machine fault under production pressure. Prepare two or three specific stories that walk through your troubleshooting logic, the tools you used, and the resolution time.
Highlight certifications alongside your hands-on hours
An OSHA 10 card, an NFPA 70E arc flash certification, or a journeyman electrician license each signals a different thing to hiring managers. Put certifications in a dedicated section and note the year earned so they're easy to verify quickly.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting shift work
Many controls technician openings are on rotating or night shifts at facilities that aren't near major metros. Before you accept, clarify whether relocation assistance is available and confirm the shift schedule in writing so there are no surprises on day one.
Electrical Controls Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical controls technicians?
The companies hiring the most electrical controls technicians right now include NAES Corporation, Keystone Clearwater Solutions, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, food processing, and energy companies typically account for the bulk of active postings.
How many electrical controls technician jobs are remote?
About 34% of electrical controls technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most controls work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are controls engineering support, PLC program development, and documentation roles where on-site machine access is not required daily.
How do you become an electrical controls technician?
Most electrical controls technicians start with an associate degree or technical certificate in electrical technology, mechatronics, or industrial automation, then build hands-on experience through an apprenticeship or entry-level maintenance role. From there, gaining proficiency in at least one major PLC platform, earning an NFPA 70E certification, and accumulating troubleshooting experience across multiple machine types moves candidates into mid-level and senior positions.
Can you get hired as an electrical controls technician with little experience?
Yes, employers do hire candidates with limited direct experience, particularly for facilities maintenance or junior controls roles where on-the-job training is built into the position. Your strongest entry points are demonstrating PLC coursework through a technical program, completing a related apprenticeship, or showing transferable experience from industrial maintenance, instrumentation, or electrical construction work.
What does the electrical controls technician interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen focused on your PLC platforms and industry background, followed by an in-person technical interview where you may be asked to read a ladder logic diagram, trace a wiring schematic, or walk through how you'd diagnose a specific fault. Some manufacturers add a practical skills assessment on the shop floor before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to electrical controls technician jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical controls technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and industry background, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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