Controls Technician (3rd Shift)

Controls Technician (3rd Shift) $32 - $40 per hour | Wyoming, MI | On-site | Permanent

Join a leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturer in Grand Rapids where innovation meets precision and enjoy hands on challenges, career growth opportunities, and a culture that celebrates quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. A bit about us: Are you a hands‑on Controls Technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, improving automation, and keeping production running at its best?

A leading global manufacturing organization is looking for an experienced Controls Technician to join its Grand Rapids‑area team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work directly with PLC controls, automation, robotics, electrical systems, and production equipment while playing a key role in continuous improvement and uptime.

$32–$40/hour

6:00 PM–6:00 AM | Nights

36 hours one week / 48 hours the next

Essentially work only ~15 days per month!

Grand Rapids, MI area

Why join us? The schedule is a major perk: you'll work 12‑hour shifts on a rotating schedule, giving you approximately half the month away from work. That means more consecutive days off to spend with family, pursue hobbies, travel, or simply enjoy your time outside of work.

You'll also have the opportunity to work on a wide range of automated manufacturing equipment rather than being limited to one area of the plant.

Key Perks:

Competitive pay + Overtime (1.5x for overtime and 2x for Sundays if needed)

Fortune 500-level health/medical/dental/vision

401(K) + match

3 weeks PTO + 14 paid holidays + option to purchase up to 6 weeks of additional vacation time

Short, Long-Term and Life Insurance

HSA+ FSA

Employee Assistance Program + paid family leave

Wellness programs!

Discounts from preferred vendors

Well-being Resources

Professional training

Opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Warm & welcoming culture

& much more!

Job Details What You'll Do

Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain automated test and assembly equipment

Program and maintain PLC and HMI control systems

Diagnose electrical and electronic issues involving programmable controls, drives, power supplies, and test equipment

Support and improve automation processes with a focus on OEE, equipment utilization, uptime, and downtime reduction

Perform preventive maintenance and continuous improvement projects

Work with equipment suppliers on repairs, upgrades, and new equipment installations

Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings

Support Ethernet and DeviceNet networks

Work with robotics, vision systems, and other automated manufacturing technologies

Start up and shut down equipment safely and in accordance with applicable safety requirements

Partner with operators, technicians, engineers, and leadership to identify and resolve equipment issues

Take ownership of smaller hands‑on automation projects from concept through completion

Help maintain both new and existing automation control systems

What We’re Looking For

2+ years of experience in a technical manufacturing role involving PLCs and programming

High school diploma or equivalent required

Technical degree, accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent technical training preferred

Experience with PLC and HMI programming

Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems using schematics

Experience with manufacturing automation and controls

Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings

Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently

Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Experience With These Technologies Is a Plus

Allen‑Bradley / RSLogix

Omron

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

Sepro robotics

Keyence vision systems

SensoPart

Ethernet / DeviceNet networking

The Ideal Candidate You’re the person people call when a machine isn’t running correctly. You enjoy getting to the root cause, figuring out what went wrong, and making the fix—not simply putting a temporary solution in place.

You bring a strong electrical/controls foundation, enjoy working around automated manufacturing equipment, and aren’t afraid to get hands‑on. Whether you’re troubleshooting a PLC, diagnosing a drive, working with robotics, or improving an automation process, you like solving problems and making equipment better.

The Bottom Line If you’re looking for a well‑paying Controls Technician opportunity with a unique schedule, significant time off, and the chance to work hands‑on with automation and advanced manufacturing equipment, this could be an excellent next step.

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