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PLC Controls Technician

$41.5 per hour

PDS Tech Commercial

Automation & Controls Technician - $41.50/HR | 1st Shift | Temp-to-Hire

Keep the Systems Running. Solve the Challenges Others Can't.

Are you a skilled Automation & Controls Technician who thrives on troubleshooting PLCs, optimizing automation systems, and keeping critical equipment operating at peak performance?

If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise directly impacts production, reliability, and operational success, this is your opportunity.

We're seeking a hands-on Automation & Controls Technician to support a highly automated distribution facility. You'll work with advanced PLC controls, building management systems, conveyors, sortation equipment, and automation networks that keep the operation moving.

Compensation & Schedule

  • Pay: $41.50 per hour

  • Shift: 1st Shift | Wednesday - Saturday

  • Type: Temp-to-Hire

  • Conversion Opportunity: As little as 90 days

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Work With Advanced Automation

Support and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, automation networks, and facility control systems that drive daily operations.

Be the Go-To Problem Solver

Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and mechanical issues before they impact productivity.

Make a Real Impact

Use data, trends, and system analysis to improve equipment reliability and overall performance.

Collaborate With Industry Professionals

Partner with engineers, maintenance teams, and vendors on system upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects.

Stable Career Path

Strong compensation, hands-on technical work, and the potential to become a permanent member of the team quickly.

What You'll Do

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and modify PLC logic and HMI interfaces

  • Support Building Management Systems (BMS) and facility automation controls

  • Analyze equipment performance trends and recommend improvements

  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automation systems

  • Assist with maintenance of conveyors, sortation systems, and material handling equipment

  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance situations

  • Coordinate with vendors on controls and electrical installations

  • Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, and documentation

  • Manage spare parts inventory and support maintenance planning activities

  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical best practices

Technical Skills We Need

PLC & Controls Experience

  • Pico Controllers

  • MicroLogix 1500

  • CompactLogix

  • ControlLogix

  • SLC 500

  • 1794 Flex I/O

Electrical & Automation Knowledge

  • 3-phase power distribution

  • Electrical troubleshooting

  • Grounding systems

  • Arc flash safety

  • Pneumatic systems

  • Hydraulic systems

  • Robotics

  • Vision systems

Additional Preferred Experience

  • Building Management Systems (BMS)

  • HVAC Controls

  • WAGO I/O

  • Siemens Step 7

  • CAN Networks

  • B&R X67 Platforms

We're Looking For Someone Who

Works safely with minimal supervision

Thinks critically and solves problems quickly

Has strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Communicates effectively with teams and vendors

Maintains detailed and accurate documentation

Can adapt in a fast-paced, highly automated environment

Is willing to support occasional weekends or schedule adjustments as business needs require

Ready to Put Your Automation Skills to Work?

If you're an experienced Controls Technician, Industrial Electrician, Automation Technician, PLC Technician, or Maintenance Technician with strong controls experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become the expert who keeps our automation systems running at their best.

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Controls Career?

If you're ready to apply your PLC, automation, and electrical skills in a fast-moving environment where your expertise keeps the operation running - we want to hear from you. Apply today and keep our systems performing like clockwork!

Pay Details: $41.50 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: 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.

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