About the job
Join Our Team as an Industrial Electrical Controls Technician!
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate: $40–$45/hour based on your experience
Per Diem: $120/day to cover meals and lodging
Work Schedule: Full-time contract position with opportunities for overtime
Collaborate with a leading global firm in metals and automation
Project Site: Apple Grove, WV, conveniently located near Huntington, WV
Job Overview
Are you a seasoned Industrial Controls Electrician or Electrical Control Technician seeking a rewarding project? Mural Industrial Staffing is on the lookout for skilled electrical control technicians for a significant installation project with a global manufacturing leader in Apple Grove, WV (just outside Huntington, WV).
This is a contract opportunity lasting approximately 3-4 weeks that offers competitive pay, daily per diem, and the opportunity to work on advanced PLC-based electrical systems.
Your Responsibilities
Install, bend, and secure both flexible and rigid conduits.
Pull, organize, and label wires for control systems (30–40 ft runs).
Terminate wiring into PLC I/O modules, terminal blocks, and junction boxes.
Install and align various sensors (limit switches, proximity switches, etc.).
Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts.
Test circuits and components (voltage, continuity) using multimeters.
Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety protocols.
Demonstrate independence and troubleshoot issues with minimal oversight.
Essential Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical installation and troubleshooting experience.
Proficient in PLC wiring and control panel operations.
Thorough understanding of NEC/IEC wiring standards and safety practices.
Experienced in using hand and power tools (conduit benders, knockout punches, drills).
Ability to comprehend and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
