Controls Technician

Job Title: Automation/Maintenance TechnicianJob Description

Automation & Maintenance Technician - providing advanced technical support for the installation, troubleshooting, and improvement of automated and electronic equipment in a high volume manufacturing environment.

Working under the direction of the Engineering Supervisor, you independently handle complex projects involving mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and PLC systems while supporting continuous improvement and preventive maintenance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems

• Support new equipment launches and retrofits by participating in installation, commissioning, and validation activities.

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks using CMMS software

• Identify opportunities to improve preventive maintenance routines and implement enhancements

• Respond quickly to production equipment issues, diagnose root causes, and implement effective corrective actions

• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics

• Document work performed, changes to programs, and equipment modifications

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing environment

• Robotics troubleshooting (Fanuc OR ABB)

• Experience working in an automated environment

• Hydraulics/pneumatics troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Spanish bilingual skills are preferred and can enhance communication in a diverse workforce.

• PLC troubleshooting/programming

• Robotics programming - ABB

Work Environment

Automotive manufacturing setting, fast paced environment, with frequent interaction with automated production lines, PLC-controlled equipment, ABB robots, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and a variety of sensors, motors, and electronic controls.

• 2nd shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

• 4555 hours per week, with some weekend work as needed to support production and maintenance demands.

• As additional technicians are hired, overtime and weekend requirements are expected to decrease.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Holland,MI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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