Entry Level Electrical Technician Jobs
New grad electrical technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on portfolio can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Energy, Staffing & Recruiting, and Manufacturing, with employers like Jobot, Georgia-Pacific, and Nevada Gold Mines hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking an Electrical Technician to support our customers through expert installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical systems. This role combines panel building in our shop with on-site work at customer sites, where you'll handle everything from routine preventive maintenance to urgent, complex repairs. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to learn, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. If you thrive on solving problems and take pride in delivering high-quality work, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Love
- Competitive Pay: This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $20.00/hr. to $30.00/hr., depending on experience and qualifications.
- Overtime availability for extra earning
- Task variety—from routine PMs to urgent “fix-it-now” challenges.
- A strong, supportive team where collaboration and learning are part of every day
- Exposure to DIRECTAIR®, one of the most innovative solutions in the industry.
What You'll Do:
- Assist in performing installation, testing, and repair of all industrial related electrical and electronic equipment utilized in manufacturing plants or distribution systems. This equipment includes, but is not limited to VFD's, soft starters, and MCC's.
- Arrive on time and prepared to work on a daily basis.
- Assist in running conduit for new installations, pull wire and make terminations.
- Customer Service
- Maintain high quality work standards.
- Assist with equipment installation, wiring, start-up, and troubleshooting techniques.
What You'll Need:
- Highly motivated with interpersonal skills to effectively work in a collaborative team environment.
- Electrical, instrumentation, controls, technical training, or equivalent education or experience a plus but not required.
- Experience in the water/wastewater or mining industry a plus but not required.
- Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Ability to complete required safety training classes and comply with OSHA, MSHA or any authority having jurisdiction.
- Must have the ability to complete tasks and assignments in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
- Must be prepared to take direction from multiple senior coworkers and be willing to learn and grow your skill set on a daily basis with an eye on a long term career in the industrial field.
Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies?
- Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
- Financial Security: We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
- Career Growth Opportunities: At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe that our employees are our greatest strength. Through investment in our people and growth from within, we believe in providing you with a wide variety of opportunities to accelerate your career potential as you help us drive change to move our business forward.
For over 60 years, employing and developing the best-in-class talent has been at the forefront of our success. By coupling our teams' hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costs.
Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.
INTRODUCTION
OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking an Electrical Technician to support our customers through expert installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical systems. This role combines panel building in our shop with on-site work at customer sites, where you'll handle everything from routine preventive maintenance to urgent, complex repairs. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to learn, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. If you thrive on solving problems and take pride in delivering high-quality work, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Love
- Competitive Pay: This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $20.00/hr. to $30.00/hr., depending on experience and qualifications.
- Overtime availability for extra earning
- Task variety—from routine PMs to urgent “fix-it-now” challenges.
- A strong, supportive team where collaboration and learning are part of every day
- Exposure to DIRECTAIR®, one of the most innovative solutions in the industry.
What You'll Do:
- Assist in performing installation, testing, and repair of all industrial related electrical and electronic equipment utilized in manufacturing plants or distribution systems. This equipment includes, but is not limited to VFD's, soft starters, and MCC's.
- Arrive on time and prepared to work on a daily basis.
- Assist in running conduit for new installations, pull wire and make terminations.
- Customer Service
- Maintain high quality work standards.
- Assist with equipment installation, wiring, start-up, and troubleshooting techniques.
What You'll Need:
- Highly motivated with interpersonal skills to effectively work in a collaborative team environment.
- Electrical, instrumentation, controls, technical training, or equivalent education or experience a plus but not required.
- Experience in the water/wastewater or mining industry a plus but not required.
- Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Ability to complete required safety training classes and comply with OSHA, MSHA or any authority having jurisdiction.
- Must have the ability to complete tasks and assignments in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
- Must be prepared to take direction from multiple senior coworkers and be willing to learn and grow your skill set on a daily basis with an eye on a long term career in the industrial field.
Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies?
- Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
- Financial Security: We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
- Career Growth Opportunities: At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe that our employees are our greatest strength. Through investment in our people and growth from within, we believe in providing you with a wide variety of opportunities to accelerate your career potential as you help us drive change to move our business forward.
For over 60 years, employing and developing the best-in-class talent has been at the forefront of our success. By coupling our teams' hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costs.
Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.
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Entry Level Electrical Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level electrical technician job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or vocational programs, since most employers at this level prioritize practical skills over years on the job. Certifications like OSHA 10, NCCER, or a state electrical trainee license signal job-readiness. Tailor your resume to each posting by matching your coursework and lab experience to the specific duties listed, and be ready to demonstrate basic wiring, troubleshooting, and safety knowledge in a skills assessment.
Which companies hire entry level electrical technicians?
Companies hiring entry level electrical technicians right now include Jobot, Georgia-Pacific, and Nevada Gold Mines, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including industrial manufacturers, utilities, construction contractors, and facilities management firms that bring on junior technicians to support maintenance and installation teams.
Are there remote entry level electrical technician jobs?
Yes, though most electrical technician work is hands-on and site-dependent. About 0% of entry level electrical technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to focus on technical support, documentation, or systems monitoring rather than physical installation or maintenance work.
Are these new grad electrical technician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior electrical technician roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op hours toward the requirement, or lists a relevant degree or vocational certificate as sufficient. Look for language like "training provided" or "will consider new graduates" as clear signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level electrical technicians?
Entry Level electrical technician roles concentrate in Energy, Staffing & Recruiting, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the junior level because they run large maintenance programs, capital construction projects, or production facilities that depend on a steady pipeline of trained entry level technicians.