Controls technician

Controls Technician (Robotics & Automation)

Location: Lawrence, KS (occasional travel within ~30m to sister sites)

Pay: $40.00/hr + 3rd Shift Differential | Overtime Potential

Shift: 3rd Shift | Mon-Fri, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM (Weekends Off!)

Ready to step beyond routine repairs? Representing an industry-leading snack food manufacturer, we are hiring a Controls Technician in Lawrence, KS. In this high-impact role, you will be the on-shift automation expert-programming robotics, debugging Allen-Bradley PLCs, and optimizing packaging lines.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Top-Tier Pay: $40.00/hr base + night differential, predictable OT, and incentive bonus eligibility.
• Day-1 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins Day 1-no waiting period.
• Advanced Automation: Work hands-on with ABB spider pickers, Fanuc robotic palletizers, vision inspection cameras, and high-speed packaging equipment.
• Work-Life Balance: Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with weekends open.
• Sponsored Upskilling: Company-paid OEM training and certifications (Allen-Bradley, ABB).

Perks & Total Rewards

• $40.00/hr Base + Night Shift Differential
• Day-1 Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Generous Match
• Plant Performance Incentive Bonus Potential
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Company Holidays
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Sponsored Technical Training & Product Discounts

What You'll Do

• Program, calibrate, and troubleshoot ABB (PickMaster) and Fanuc robotic systems.
• Debug and modify Allen-Bradley PLC logic, VFDs, ladder logic, and electrical relays.
• Maintain machine vision cameras, photo-eyes, proximity sensors, and signal loops.
• Support interfaces between automation hardware and plant IT networks.
• Coach technicians on controls diagnostics and develop asset repair plans.

What You Bring

• 3+ years with ABB and/or Fanuc robotics (PickMaster a plus).
• 5+ years with Allen-Bradley PLCs, conveyors, and reading schematics/blueprints.
• 4+ years industrial electrical/mechanical background or formal apprenticeship.
• Low-voltage signal tracing and industrial networking troubleshooting skills.
• Flexibility to support nearby sister sites (~30 mins away) as needed.
• HS diploma required; Associate degree or trade certification preferred.

salary: $83,200 - $86,000 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 10 PM - 6:30 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Master the Robotics: Program, calibrate, troubleshoot, and optimize ABB spider pickers and Fanuc robotic palletizers using ABB PickMaster and related tools.
• PLC & Control Diagnostics: Diagnose, debug, and modify Allen-Bradley PLC programs, ladder logic, relay logic, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Instrumentation & Vision: Maintain, inspect, and fine-tune machine vision systems, photo-eyes, proximity sensors, solenoids, cameras, and feedback loops.
• Bridge Controls & Plant IT: Support industrial networking hardware and interfaces to ensure seamless communication between manufacturing automation and data systems.
• Mentor & Lead: Develop technical training plans and coach shift technicians and operators on automation recovery and safety protocols.
• Continuous Improvement: Spearhead planned audits, preventative maintenance routines, and emergency repair plans for critical plant assets.

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The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 40lbs
• standing for 6 hours at one time

Skills

• Electronic Maintenance
• PLC

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.