Controls Technician

Controls Technician

Our client, a well known Industrial Manufacturing company, is seeking a Controls Technician to join their team. As a Controls Technician, you will be part of the team supporting the maintenance and production improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to interpret electrical and PLC documentation, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Controls Technician

Location: Rockledge, FL (In-State Relocation Assistance Available)

Pay Range: $25/hr - $35/hr

Shift: 1st Shift - Monday to Friday, (8am - 4pm)

What's the Job?

• Collaborate with team members to build, modify, and test prototypes and new manufacturing processes.
• Use PLC ladder logic as a diagnostic tool to monitor program flow and identify the root cause of hardware or sequence failures.
• Connect to PLC processors to observe I/O status and verify signal paths, ensuring a clear path for troubleshooting before mechanical intervention.
• Lead the construction of electrical panels for in-house projects in accordance with NFPA
• Serve as a technical escalation point for the maintenance team to assist with complex mechanical and electrical repairs.

What's Needed?

• High proficiency reading and interpreting existing ladder logic (specifically Allen-Bradley) to identify fault conditions and verify inputs/outputs.
• Competent working with 480VAC (3-phase) and 24VDC low-voltage control circuits.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within an industrial automation environment, including troubleshooting electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley), AC/DC motors, VFDs, and servo systems, plus PC and Windows operating systems knowledge.
• Ability to work from verbal instructions, prints, sketches, and schematics while ensuring all work meets national and local codes.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to drive innovation by supporting new product development and equipment optimization.
• Hands-on role bridging electrical components and PLC programming to solve real manufacturing challenges.
• Clear expectations around quality, HSE, and 5S standards to support a well-run production environment.
• Monday through Friday schedule with flexible start/stop times based on project needs.
• Chance to contribute to process enhancements that maximize facility efficiencies.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)