Control Technician

Now Hiring Control Technician

Location: Lyndhurst, NJ

Pay Rate: $42.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday


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This Control Technician job in Lyndhurst is for people who take pride in precision. You'll help your crew turn out products that meet the mark and stand the test of time.


Control Technician Requirements:

• 5-10 years of industrial controls, instrumentation, electrical maintenance, or automation experience, or a minimum of 1 year of experience plus completion of a technical school program.
• A college degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field is a plus.
• Strong electrical, instrumentation, and industrial troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Proficiency with pneumatic, hydraulic, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic, and technical drawings.
• Experience performing instrument calibration and maintaining ISO 9000-compliant documentation.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and smart instrumentation is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, or other process industries preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE and following all workplace safety procedures.

Benefits:

• Fair Pay Weekly: Every week, no waiting games.
• Health + Life Coverage: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Secure Your Future: optional 401(k) savings plan.
• Safety First: Always.
• Short-Term Disability: Because life happens.

Control Technician Job Duties:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial control systems, electrical equipment, instrumentation, and labeling systems.
• Analyze, document, and test computer control systems and machine operating programs based on user specifications.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems (Allen-Bradley experience preferred).
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and instrument calibrations to maximize equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Manage the calibration program, including scheduling, documentation, and ISO 9000 compliance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Maintain and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic control systems.
• Utilize CMMS software to document maintenance activities and calibration records.
• Provide technical support to production teams, including occasional weekend troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, quality standards, and preventive maintenance schedules.

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