Harris American

Designs and manufactures scrap recycling equipment

Electrical Controls Technician

Full-Time

$67.2k

Mid

Baxley, GA, USA

In Person

Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

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Responsibilities

Assist customers and field service technicians with machine troubleshooting, modem and VPN troubleshooting, and information support.
Support in-factory engineering and quality.
Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial machinery, equipment, and automated processes.
Select and specify electrical components, including programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, sensors, actuators, and other control devices.
Design electrical control systems, including programmable logic controller hardware selection, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
Develop control strategies and algorithms to optimize industrial processes and equipment performance.
Specify and procure electrical components, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation required for control system implementation.
Program programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and other control devices using ladder logic, function block diagram, and structured text.
Configure Ethernet/IP and Modbus communication protocols to integrate control systems with peripheral devices.
Develop and implement motion control algorithms for servo drives and motor controllers.
Test and validate control systems to ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance with specifications.
Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, diagnose faults, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Collaborate with maintenance teams to perform preventive maintenance and optimize control system performance.
Prepare technical documentation, including control system specifications, wiring diagrams, user manuals, and operating procedures.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements, including NFPA, NEC, and IEC.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians involved in control system implementation.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and within-budget completion.

Electrical Controls Technician

Harris American · Baxley, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-08

Salary: From USD 67,200

Workplace: on_site

Department: Engineering

Description

The Electrical Controls Technician is a dual-function position that involves assisting customers and field service technicians with machine troubleshooting, modem/VPN troubleshooting, and information support. This position also supports in-factory engineering and quality. The EC Technician will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical control systems used in industrial automation, manufacturing, or related fields. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, PLC programming, HMI design, and industrial automation.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial machinery, equipment, and automated processes

· Select and specify electrical components, such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and other control devices

· Design electrical control systems, including PLC hardware selection, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.

· Develop control strategies and algorithms to optimize industrial processes and equipment performance.

· Specify and procure electrical components, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation required for control system implementation.

· Program PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices using industry-standard programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, function block diagram, structured text).

· Configure communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus) for seamless integration between control systems and peripheral devices.

· Develop and implement motion control algorithms for servo drives and motor controllers.

· Conduct testing and validation of control systems to ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance with specifications.

· Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, diagnose faults, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.

· Collaborate with maintenance teams to perform preventive maintenance and optimize control system performance.

· Prepare technical documentation, including control system specifications, wiring diagrams, user manuals, and operation procedures.

· Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements (e.g., NFPA, NEC, IEC).

· Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.

· Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians involved in control system implementation.

· Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and within-budget completion.

Essential Functions:

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial machinery, equipment, and automated processes

· Select and specify electrical components, such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and other control devices

· Design electrical control systems, including PLC hardware selection, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.

· Develop control strategies and algorithms to optimize industrial processes and equipment performance.

· Specify and procure electrical components, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation required for control system implementation.

· Program PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices using industry-standard programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, function block diagram, structured text).

· Configure communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus) for seamless integration between control systems and peripheral devices.

· Develop and implement motion control algorithms for servo drives and motor controllers.

· Conduct testing and validation of control systems to ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance with specifications.

· Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, diagnose faults, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.

· Collaborate with maintenance teams to perform preventive maintenance and optimize control system performance.

· Prepare technical documentation, including control system specifications, wiring diagrams, user manuals, and operation procedures.

· Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements (e.g., NFPA, NEC, IEC).

· Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.

· Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians involved in control system implementation.

· Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and within-budget completion.

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

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Harris American

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Harris American designs, manufactures and supports scrap recycling and waste processing equipment. Their product range includes balers (single-ram, two-ram, horizontal, vertical) for metals, paper, cardboard, and plastics; shears; shredders; baler/logger/shears; and high-volume compactors for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Hydraulic balers compress scrap into bales, shredders reduce material size, and shears cut material, with integrated systems for efficient material handling. Harris American leverages a centuries-long lineage from three Avis Industrial subsidiaries and a network of four production facilities across Georgia, Ohio, and Florida, plus the acquisition of G.P.S. S.r.l. to broaden ferrous and non-ferrous processing capabilities. The company's goal is to provide reliable, end-to-end material recovery and waste-management equipment and services that help customers process recyclables efficiently and grow their recycling capabilities.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cordele, Georgia

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

April 2026 G.P.S. adds Predator, Destroyer, and M Generation lines to Harris American.
2026 metal recycling equipment demand rises toward $8.19 billion, lifting baler and shear orders.
Five-year G.P.S. partnership since 2021 already installed numerous U.S. machines, lowering adoption friction.

What critics are saying

April 2026 G.P.S. integration spans Italy, U.K., Georgia, Ohio, and Florida immediately.
2026 buyers compare Harris against LEFORT, COPEX, and YUXI on throughput and total scope.
If lower-cost rivals win bids, Harris American becomes a niche service business by 2027.

What makes Harris American unique

April 2025 unified Harris Waste, American Baler, and International Baler under one platform.
It claims the largest global installed base for recycled-material balers and heavy scrap systems.
Four plants in Georgia, Ohio, and Florida enable manufacturing, service, and parts coverage.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Referral Program

Company News

Environmental Expert

Apr 9th, 2026

Harris American acquires Italian scrap metal equipment maker G.P.S.

Harris American, a subsidiary of Avis Industrial Corp., has completed the acquisition of G.P.S. S.r.l., an Italian manufacturer of ferrous and nonferrous scrap balers and shears. G.P.S. operates from Castelletto d'Orba, Italy, with a sales and service location in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. The companies have been business partners since 2021, when G.P.S. launched its Predator and Destroyer products in North America. G.P.S. manufactures stationary and mobile equipment including M Generation balers, Predator baler/loggers and Destroyer shear/baler/loggers. Harris American president DJ VanDeusen said the acquisition expands product offerings and accelerates global growth. G.P.S. founder Marco Garuti described the deal as a natural progression of their relationship. Harris American is headquartered in Cordele, Georgia.

Recycling Today

Apr 9th, 2026

Harris American acquires G.P.S.

Harris American acquires G.P.S. G.P.S. manufactures ferrous and nonferrous scrap balers and shears, including M Generation balers, Predator baler/loggers and Destroyer shear/baler/loggers. Published April 09, 2026 Harris American Co., a subsidiary of Upland, Indiana-based Avis Industrial Corp., has completed the acquisition of Ferrara, Italy-based G.P.S. S.r.l., a manufacturer of ferrous and nonferrous scrap balers and shears with an operating location in Castelletto d'Orba, Italy, and a sales and service location in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. Founded by Marco Garuti in 2013, G.P.S. equipment is known for its innovative design and high-efficiency throughput, offering stationary and mobile options. Through its flagship M Generation balers, Predator baler/loggers and Destroyer shear/baler/loggers, G.P.S. has built a robust and loyal global installed base, according to Harris American, which has been a business partner of G.P.S.' since the 2021 launch of the Predator and Destroyer products in North America. The companies and have installed numerous machines throughout the United States over that time. "We are thrilled to take the partnership we have formed with G.P.S. over the past five years to another level through the acquisition announced today," says DJ VanDeusen, president of Harris American. "The transaction represents a significant milestone in our strategic goal to further enhance our product offerings and accelerate our global growth while also providing the necessary resources for the expansion of the innovative product designs that G.P.S. brings to the marketplace." Garuti adds, "The acquisition by Harris American was a natural progression of the long-standing relationship between Harris American and G.P.S. I am excited about this strategic move, which represents a crucial step in the growth and international expansion of both companies." Harris American, headquartered in Cordele, Georgia, offers the widest selection of recycled material baling solutions, including single-ram, horizontal, two-ram, ferrous and specialty balers, and supports the largest global installed base for such products. Its product lines also include scrap metal and automobile shear/baler/loggers and high-volume waste and scrap compactors. The company is headquartered in Cordele, Georgia, with operating locations in Cordele and Baxley, Georgia; Bellevue, Ohio; and Jacksonville, Florida. Sponsored Content Engineered Recycling Systems delivers high-efficiency wire chopping lines, ASR, and fines downstream metals recovery solutions for maximum copper, aluminum, and precious metals recovery. Whether you need a new system or want to upgrade an existing chop line, ASR system, or process shredder wire, ERS recovers all the metals. Get curated news on YOUR industry. Enter your email to receive our newsletters.