Electrical Technician / Controls Technician

Sedalia, MO | Industrial Manufacturing | Multiple Openings

We are seeking Electrical Technicians / Controls Technicians to support a Fortune 100 steel manufacturing plant in Sedalia, MO. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced industrial electrical maintenance professional who wants to work hands-on with automation, motor controls, safety circuits, PLC systems, and plant electrical reliability.

This role supports production operations by troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and automation systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The team is looking for technicians who can contribute quickly, bring strong electrical fundamentals, and operate with safety as the top priority.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial electrical systems
• Support motor controls, safety circuits, and industrial control systems
• Assist with PLC-related troubleshooting, maintenance, and system support
• Provide electrical support to production teams to keep equipment running safely and reliably
• Interpret electrical schematics for equipment installation, repair, and maintenance
• Work with automation systems, drives, HMI troubleshooting, and plant control systems
• Support scheduled and unscheduled overtime, rotating shifts, and weekend work as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Strong electrical theory knowledge
• Experience with motor controls
• Experience working with safety circuits
• Industrial controls experience
• Ability to add value quickly with limited initial training

Preferred:

• PLC troubleshooting experience
• Siemens automation experience
• Allen Bradley experience
• Variable Frequency Drive experience
• HMI programming/troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of PID / closed-loop control systems
• Networking tools and standards
• Basic pneumatic and hydraulic system knowledge

Compensation & Schedule

• Compensation: Approximately $45–$50/hour, with current average annual compensation reported around $120,000
• Bonus: Production bonus available, with current production average reported at 178%
• Schedule: 4 days on / 4 days off, rotating between days and nights weekly
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), Roth accounts, profit sharing, pay-for-performance bonuses, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, stock program, scholarships, and more

Why This Opportunity

This is a great fit for an industrial electrical technician who wants long-term stability, strong earning potential, and exposure to advanced automation and controls systems. The operation offers the chance to work with a large, skilled maintenance team while supporting critical plant equipment in a safety-focused manufacturing environment.

Local candidates are strongly preferred. Navy Nuke candidates and SkillBridge participants will also be considered. Relocation is not provided for this role.

Interested?

Apply to this posting or email your resume directly to Tyler Foster – tyler@zsgtalent.com

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