Electrician Technician

Recycling Equipment, Inc • Full-time • Newton, North Carolina, United States • $22 - $26 / hour • 5d ago

Job Type: Full-time

About Us
Recycling Equipment Inc. designs and manufactures two-ram and single-ram balers, shredders, conveyors, optical sorters, eddy current separators, and compactors for the recycling and waste-handling industry. Join a team building equipment that helps customers keep recyclables out of landfills.

The Role
This is an entry-level position for someone starting a career in industrial electrical and controls work. You will learn to assemble, wire, and test the electrical control panels that run our recycling equipment, working alongside experienced technicians who will train and mentor you. No prior panel-building experience is required.

Responsibilities

Learn to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs, and use them to build panels
Mount components such as PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, relays, breakers, transformers, and motors into enclosures
Perform point-to-point wiring: cut, strip, crimp, terminate, and label wires per schematics
Assist with testing and troubleshooting using multimeters, torque tools, and continuity testing
Help inspect completed work for NEC and UL 508A compliance and complete build and unit records
Assist with component repair or replacement and routine preventive maintenance
Support function testing of completed machines in the shop
Ask questions, share ideas, and work with engineers and shop personnel to resolve discrepancies
Follow lockout/tagout and all safety requirements around heavy-duty machinery

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
Electrical, industrial maintenance, or controls coursework, training, or hands-on experience (trade school, military, apprenticeship, or personal projects all count)
Basic understanding of electrical principles, including single-phase and three-phase power
Ability to learn to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Comfort using hand tools, power tools, and a multimeter
Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a desire to learn
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team

Nice to Have (Not Required)

Associate degree or certificate in electrical, electronics, or industrial controls
Exposure to PLCs (Allen-Bradley or Siemens), motor controls, or hydraulics
Familiarity with NEC, UL 508A, or NFPA 79
Prior shop, manufacturing, or recycling environment experience

What We’ll Teach You

Control panel assembly to UL 508A standards
PLC, VFD, and motor control fundamentals
Troubleshooting techniques for industrial machinery
Safe work practices, including lockout/tagout

Physical Requirements
Shop environment around large machinery, noise, and dust; lift up to 15 lbs; stand for extended periods; PPE required.

Benefits
Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, paid training, tuition assistance, path to Electrical Technician Level 2.

REI is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Pay: $22.50 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

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