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Automation Electrical Technician

JBT Marel · Stratford, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you supported electrical installation at a customer site. What was different from shop work?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt to field conditions, customer schedules and working without the full shop setup.

Tell me about an improvement you made to a shop or work process.

What they are checking: Whether they will drive continuous improvement in the panel shop and skid wiring areas, as the posting asks.

What would you do

You find a schematic error while wiring a panel. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and get the drawing corrected so the documentation matches what was actually built.

A project is behind schedule and the Panel Shop Lead asks you to speed up. How do you go faster without hurting quality?

What they are checking: Whether they find real efficiencies instead of cutting corners that come back as field failures.

A customer asks for a change on site that is not in the drawings. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they protect scope and documentation by routing changes through the project team.

About the work

Walk me through how you build and wire a control panel from a set of electrical schematics.

What they are checking: Whether they work methodically from drawings with good layout, labeling and wire management habits.

What parts of the NEC come up most when you install conduit and pull wire on skidded systems?

What they are checking: Whether they know practical code requirements like conduit fill, wire sizing and grounding.

How do you check your panel before it leaves the shop?

What they are checking: Whether they do point-to-point checks and testing so problems get caught in the shop, not at the customer.

What is the difference between wiring for UL panel requirements and general field wiring, in your experience?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that UL panel standards add rules on components, spacing and labeling.

How do you stay safe when you are troubleshooting energized equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they follow arc flash and lockout practices and know when energized work is not acceptable.

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The full job description

As published by JBT Marel.

As a Automation Electrical Technician, you’ll be a key contributor in bringing our process control systems from concept to reality. Starting pay up to $40.00/hr based on experience. You will: • Build and wire control panels using project electrical schematics, applying your knowledge of electricity, materials, and control equipment. • Install conduit and pull wire for electrical control systems on skidded systems, following NEC, UL, IEEE, and other applicable standards. • Travel to customer sites to support electrical installation and provide field service—seeing firsthand how your work supports real-world operations. • Support project delivery by helping keep projects on scope, on schedule, and within budget. • Collaborate with customers and internal teams to clarify requirements, solve problems, and ensure successful outcomes. • Contribute to team success by assisting colleagues with their projects and taking on additional tasks assigned by the Panel Shop Lead or Automation Team Manager. • Drive Continuous Improvement in the Panel Shop and Skid Wiring areas, helping us build better, safer, and more efficient systems. • Perform other duties as assigned, giving you exposure to a wide range of equipment and processes. What We’re Looking For • Relevant hands-on experience in panel building, skid wiring, or a closely related electrical role. • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and apply them in a practical, shop-floor environment. • Comfortable using PCs and basic software tools ; experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) is preferred. • A service-oriented mindset : you enjoy working with people, have a positive, professional attitude, and take pride in being helpful and reliable. • A strong focus on quality, safety, and compliance , with an understanding of applicable electrical standards and regulations. Why You’ll Love Working Here This is a full-time, day-shift role with 10-hour shifts that offers: • Year-Round Climate control facility • Competitive Benefits Package , including: • 401(k) with company matching (up to 6 ½%) • Health, dental, and vision insurance starts on day 1 • Work–life balance with paid time off • 10 Paid Holidays • Referral program so you can help build the team and be rewarded for it • The opportunity to grow your skills in automation, controls, and field service while working with experienced professionals in a supportive environment. Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications. These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria. All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally. Equal Opportunity Employment: JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

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