Controls Technician

The Controls & Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical, controls, and automation systems within a manufacturing environment. This role has a strong electrical and PLC focus while also supporting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and general maintenance activities as part of a multicraft maintenance team.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, safety‑focused, and comfortable working across automated equipment, control panels, and production machinery to minimize downtime and support reliable plant operations.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems, controls, and automation equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial networks.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on motors, drives, relays, contractors, and control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical documentation.
• Support installation, modification, and startup of new equipment and automation upgrades.
• Assist with PLC logic changes, I/O troubleshooting, and HMI updates under engineering guidance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems as needed.
• Support troubleshooting of conveyors, packaging equipment, robotics, and material handling systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and support production schedules.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), safety, and electrical safety procedures at all times.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement.

• 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance with a strong electrical or controls focus.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (AC/DC, motors, sensors, control circuits).
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Comfortable performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to work off‑shifts, weekends, or overtime as needed.

• Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar.
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, and industrial communication networks.
• Electrical certification, journeyman license, or technical degree a plus.
• Experience supporting packaging, processing, or automated production equipment.
• Robotics or servo motion experience is a plus.

• Hands‑on role with exposure to automation and controls systems.
• Opportunity to grow deeper into controls and automation over time.
• Stable manufacturing environment with modern equipment.
• Collaborative maintenance and engineering team culture.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and overtime opportunities.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan assistance