Controls Technician

**Job Title: Controls Technician**

**Job Description**

We are seeking a dedicated Controls Technician who will contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The role involves performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting control systems, and ensuring the smooth operation of various detectors, alarms, and analyzers.

**Responsibilities**

+ Use safe work practices and encourage others to do the same, following Lock Out Tag Out requirements.

+ Participate in safety training programs and report all near misses and safety issues.

+ Support the development of effective preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and perform them as scheduled.

+ Determine when machines need repairs or service, and prioritize multiple issues effectively.

+ Take an active role in requisitioning necessary parts and materials for plant operations.

+ Communicate maintenance issues with other shifts to ensure operational continuity.

+ Maintain safe housekeeping standards in the Maintenance Department.

+ Stay current on plant and safety matters, participating in safety meetings.

+ Read and understand electrical schematics and troubleshoot control systems during start-up and debug.

+ Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate various process control equipment and update associated documentation.

+ Monitor process control systems using diagnostic software and maintain related equipment.

+ Perform inspection and maintenance checks on all control systems.

+ Edit PLC programs as needed and assist with electrical troubleshooting.

+ Monitor electrical consumption and recommend cost-efficient operational methods.

**Essential Skills**

+ Experience in automated control systems, including design and programming of PLCs, HMIs, and VF drives (AB preferred).

+ Proficiency with ladder logic programming using Rockwell applications such as RS Linx, RS Logix 500, 5000, and Studio 5000.

+ Familiarity with FT View development HMI applications.

+ Proficiency in PLC networking configurations for Ethernet.

+ Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

+ Sound troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Ability to adhere to guidelines and follow management policies.

+ Ability to monitor and ensure quality in work, continuously seeking improvements.

+ Ability to identify and resolve problems, developing alternative solutions.

+ Adaptability to changes in the work environment and upholding organizational values.

+ Punctuality and availability to work required hours, including mandatory overtime.

+ Knowledge of safe use of shop equipment and tools.

+ Formal training in automation controls.

**Why Work Here?**

We offer Day 1 benefits, tuition reimbursement, and vested opportunities from the start. Enjoy onsite doctor services for you and your family. As a family-owned business with no history of lay-offs, we provide a stable and supportive work environment.

**Work Environment**

You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, which may include exposure to extreme temperature changes and dusty conditions. The regular shift is Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm, with on-call duty every 4-5 weeks, compensated with a minimum of 4 hours pay even for shorter work periods.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Permanent position based out of Inwood, West Virginia.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $98051.00 - $104000.00/yr.

Day 1 benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Vested opportunities from day 1

Onsite doctor services at company for employee and family

Family Owned Business - Privately held

No lay-offs in the history

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Inwood,WV.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.