Electrical Controls Technician

New Horizons Baking Company

Norwalk, OH

Pay: $70,000-$80,000/yr

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**New Horizons Baking Company | Norwalk, Ohio**

**Salary:** $70,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience

**Department:** Engineering

**Reports To:** Corporate Controls Manager

Solve Problems. Drive Innovation. Make an Impact.

Are you a skilled electrical controls professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, improving equipment performance, and finding innovative solutions to technical challenges?

New Horizons Baking Company is looking for a motivated Electrical Controls Technician to join our Norwalk, Ohio team! If you're passionate about industrial automation, electrical systems, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are

Since 1967, New Horizons Baking Company has proudly served as the “Baker’s Baker,” producing high-quality, ready-to-eat hamburger buns, English muffins, pancakes, and other baked goods for some of the nation’s most recognized brands. Built on a foundation of teamwork, innovation, integrity, and excellence, we have earned a reputation as a trusted baking partner. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that values different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Through flexible work schedules, family-friendly practices, and inclusive recruitment efforts, we strive to create an environment where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

What You'll Do

As our Electrical Controls Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving the electrical control systems that keep our production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

You'll work closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and equipment manufacturers to diagnose technical issues, minimize downtime, support equipment upgrades, and identify opportunities to improve automation, reliability, and overall operational performance.

**Your key responsibilities will include:**

• **Troubleshoot & Repair:** Diagnose and resolve issues involving programmable logic controllers (PLCs), relay logic, safety circuits, process instrumentation, and industrial electrical control systems.
• **Maintain Electrical Systems:** Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain AC/DC drives, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, and related electrical components.
• **Utilize Technical Expertise:** Apply ladder logic, electrical schematics, technical documentation, and diagnostic tools, including multimeters, megohmmeters, and oscilloscopes, to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• **Improve Equipment Reliability:** Perform preventive maintenance on electrical control systems to minimize unplanned downtime, improve equipment performance, and support consistent production operations.
• **Optimize Automation & Controls:** Modify PLC programs and electrical control systems to improve processes, enhance equipment functionality, and increase operational reliability.
• **Drive Continuous Improvement:** Identify opportunities to improve electrical systems, automation processes, equipment efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.
• **Leverage Equipment Data:** Analyze process and production equipment data to support troubleshooting, identify performance trends, and promote data-driven decision-making.
• **Support Equipment Installations:** Assist with the installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of new or modified production equipment and control systems.
• **Maintain Accurate Documentation:** Update electrical schematics, equipment documentation, and control system records as modifications and improvements are implemented.
• **Manage Maintenance Records:** Document completed work, maintain accurate maintenance logs, and assist with electrical parts inventory using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• **Collaborate & Communicate:** Partner with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to troubleshoot issues, coordinate solutions, and support operational goals.
• **Provide Technical Support:** Assist with after-hours troubleshooting, both remotely and on-site, as operational needs require.
• **Put Safety First:** Follow all company policies, established safety procedures, and applicable workplace requirements while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a dependable, technically skilled, and solutions-focused professional who combines strong electrical troubleshooting abilities with a proactive approach to equipment reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

**Qualifications:**

• Associate degree in Industrial Electrical Technology, Electrical Controls, Automation, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years of industrial electrical control systems experience p