Industrial Controls Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Controls Technician

Pay: $35

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics to build and wire control panels for custom equipment.
• Assemble and wire control components and devices in accordance with detailed schematics and documentation.
• Mount components and assemble structural and functional systems to complete custom test equipment.
• Install custom test equipment at customer sites.
• Assist with site start-up and commissioning of new equipment, including functional checks and system verification.
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on existing equipment to restore or maintain proper operation.
• Verify electrical functionality of assembled machinery using appropriate testing tools and procedures.
• Use electrical meters and other test equipment to identify and resolve electrical issues, including AC, DC, and signal loops.
• Travel domestically and locally approximately 25–35% of the time to support installations, start-ups, and service work.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience with industrial control systems.
• Experience working with refrigeration type industrial macjhines.
• Strong electrical wiring experience, including control wiring and panel building.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and documentation.
• Work experience working with AC from 24 to 480 volts, single and three phase.
• Experience with installation, repair, and troubleshooting of industrial control systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and PC/PLC-based controls.
• Experience working with custom equipment in an industrial environment.

Work Environment

This role is based primarily in a manufacturing environment and involves hands-on work with tools and testing equipment. Approximately half of the time is spent performing physical activities such as lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, and using hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to assemble and wire equipment. The position also includes significant overtime opportunities and domestic travel of about 35% of the time, typically in 1–2 week stints, to customer sites for installation, start-up, and service work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Southampton, PA.

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $72800.00/yr.

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.

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage and 401K with company matchPaid time off (2 weeks) and 10 paid holidaysFlexible Work Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Southampton,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.