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Job Description
The Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting automation and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment, supporting equipment commissioning, system upgrades, and process improvements to ensure efficient and reliable production operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime
- Fabricate, modify, and upgrade electrical control panels according to specifications and safety standards
- Perform field wiring of instrumentation and motor controls to ensure proper installation and functionality
- Conduct maintenance calibrations, fault diagnosis, and repairs of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
- Interpret electrical schematics, P&ID diagrams, and technical documentation for system analysis and troubleshooting
- Support equipment commissioning, process improvements, and system upgrades in collaboration with engineering and operations teams
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, including updates to control logic, wiring diagrams, and calibration data
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or instrumentation within a manufacturing or process environment
- Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial sensors
- Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, P IDs, and technical documentation
- Hands-on experience fabricating and wiring control panels to meet design and safety standards
- Strong understanding of motor controls, instrumentation wiring, and calibration procedures
- Familiarity with pneumatic and mechanical systems and their integration with control systems
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
- Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and industrial production environments, including areas with elevated noise, heat, and moving machinery
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed for equipment handling and installations
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders or stairs for extended periods during troubleshooting and maintenance tasks
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members, both verbally and in writing
- Work in a split environment between office and production facility, with the ability to work in challenging conditions including exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes while protected by PPE
- Availability to work in extended periods, including occasional weekend work or alternate shifts to support production needs
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Split work environment between office and production facility
Work may involve extended periods in the production facility
Ability to work in challenging conditions including exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE
May require occasional weekend work or alternate shifts to support production needs
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