Controls Technician

Job Title: Controls Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Controls Technician to join our expanding team. This role has become available due to a team member reducing their hours. You will play an essential part in supporting a large capacity expansion project, which includes building new equipment and systems, bringing equipment online, and enhancing power distribution. This position will initially be based at our primary site for 6-8 months before transitioning to our Sauk City facility.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate new equipment, including processing units.

• Bring equipment online, such as pneumatics, steam control, and PLCs.

• Run electrical conduit, pull wires, and terminate electrical cabinets and panels.

• Add and enhance power distribution systems.

• Replicate and implement existing systems that are three stories in height.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting.

• Capable of running electrical conduit and wiring.

• Familiarity with automation processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with PLC troubleshooting and pneumatic transfers.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with running electrical conduit and power distribution systems.

• Experience in a regulated industry such as FDA/cGMP is highly advantageous.

Work Environment

You will be part of a 17-member team, working closely with 5-6 colleagues daily, alongside facility support and electricians. The work involves both indoor and outdoor activities, requiring adherence to safety standards. The dress code is casual, suitable for a hands-on technical environment. Travel to the Sauk City facility will be required after the initial 6-8 months at the primary site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Verona, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $36.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Verona,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

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.

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

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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.