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Job Title: Controls Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Technician to identify deficiencies in equipment operation and design, develop solutions to eliminate controls deficiencies, and ensure the reliability of manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLCs and PCs, network concepts, and provide technical guidance to improve safety, reliability, and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Identify deficiencies in equipment from operation and original design to force equipment failure; serve as an internal consultant for issues related to maintenance controls in troubleshooting.

• Develop solutions and ensure the completion of long-term elimination of controls deficiencies.

• Develop alternatives for controls equipment replacement, upgrade, or program revisions that improve equipment performance and overall reliability.

• Modify programming improvements and controls systems involving PLCs and PCs.

• Provide technical guidance and expertise in the modification of hardware, software, electrical, and power transmission control systems.

• Work with customer and internal manufacturing engineering teams on improvements to manufacturing equipment controls.

• Respond to the needs and questions of shop floor users concerning their access and use of shop floor PLC applications, application issues, and training needs.

• Communicate and provide technical clarification of issues and solutions to both maintenance and non-maintenance personnel.

• Update program backup files and associated documentation to support overall maintenance operations.

• Plan, design, and select technical solutions for planned and corrective actions or continuous improvements.

• Ensure maximum up-time on all manufacturing equipment including machining, assembly equipment, and shop equipment.

• Participate in continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.

• Maintain professional technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, formal training, reviewing professional publications, establishing, and expanding professional networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Work extended or flexible hours as required to cover for gaps in leadership positions.

• Comply with all IATF policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• 2-5+ years of related experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, etc.)

• Proven problem-solving skills

• Proven interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience in machining components

• Basic math and reading skills

• Ability to use standard shop measurement tools

• Familiarity with engineering assembly and component drawings

• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, control system design and installation utilizing PLC’s ladder logic, variable frequency drives, and servo control systems

• Working knowledge of vision systems

• Ability to work flexible hours for production, development, and training needs

• Experience with supporting plant floor systems and applications

• Ability to read logic/flow diagrams for program design, programming simulation, testing, and start-up

• Ability to read drawing/prints (i.e. CAD) in both electrical and mechanical - in DIN/ISO standard format (in metrics)

• Ability to analyze blueprints and use mathematics to evaluate/understand complex machine drawings

• Ability to understand/edit PLC programs for machine and process applications (RS Logix 500 and 5000)

• Ability to understand and troubleshoot Windows PC

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a great starting wage, a new facility that is clean and climate-controlled, and excellent benefits. We are committed to maintaining a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean and climate-controlled. Employees will work with advanced technologies and equipment in a well-maintained facility. Flexible hours may be required to meet production, development, and training needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.