Maintenance Controls Technician

Maintenance Controls Technician

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Summary: Seeking a hands-on Maintenance Controls Technician to support manufacturing operations through troubleshooting, programming, installation, and maintenance of automated equipment and control systems. This role focuses on maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and improving overall production performance.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
• Support daily maintenance and production issues involving controls, electrical systems, drives, sensors, and HMIs.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting using schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Install, wire, test, and commission control panels, motors, drives, sensors, and automation equipment.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Work with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment uptime and performance.
• Maintain electrical drawings, PLC backups, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Travel to support other facilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial controls, automation, or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming experience with platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Automation Direct.
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, motors, sensors, servos, and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Hands-on experience with electrical wiring, control panel modifications, and equipment startups.
• Knowledge of MCCs, power distribution, and industrial electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Equipment commissioning and startup experience.
• Background in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Experience in process manufacturing environments.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $95000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Please see attached for benefits.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth, TX.

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