Controls Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician OR Controls Technician - 1st Shift

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated high level Maintenance Electrician or a Controls Technician for the 1st shift who is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment. This role involves spending 60% of your time addressing urgent issues, 25% on project work, and 15% on mentoring and coaching junior maintenance technicians. The ideal candidate must be adept at troubleshooting electrically up to 480v 3-phase, reading schematics and symbols, and using a multimeter. Familiarity with PLC functions, including modifying logic and adding or removing devices, is essential. The role also requires the ability to read and follow ladder logic, troubleshoot instrumentation, and make basic programming adjustments for cameras and vision systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot production equipment issues.
• Repair and maintain electrical systems up to 480v 3-phase.
• Read and interpret schematics and symbols.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and make necessary edits.
• Mentor and coach junior maintenance technicians.
• Remote access and troubleshoot machinery using HMI and terminal access.
• Train and develop other maintenance technicians.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of experience in industrial multi-craft maintenance.
• 4-5+ years of experience as a Controls Technician or Electrician.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting motors, gears, and performing tear downs.
• Ability to troubleshoot 480v 3-phase systems and electrical components.
• Experience in PLC troubleshooting, editing, and basic programming.
• Robotic programming experience, including teach pendants and fanuc programming.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in industrial trades or electrical programs.
• Ability to program PLCs or robotics from scratch.
• Experience with new equipment installations or upgrading machine lines.
• Own tool set/bag with tools 1" and below.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and a 401k plan. Uniforms are provided, ensuring you are equipped with the necessary attire for your role.

This is a Permanent position based out of Ligonier, IN.

The pay range for this position is $68640.00 - $79040.00/yr.

Medical, dental, vision STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k

This is a fully onsite position in Ligonier,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.