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Controls Technician

PDS Tech
  • Buckeye, AZ
  • $40–$46 Per Hour
8 days ago

Job Description

Controls Technician

Keep Advanced Automation Running at Its Best

  • Location: Buckeye, AZ | Onsite
  • Schedule: 2nd shift Monday - Friday 3:00pm-1:30am
  • Flexible Shift Availability Required, Including Weekends
  • Pay: $40.00-46.00/hrBased on Experience

About the Role

Are you an experienced Controls Technician who enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and working with automated systems? Join a team where your expertise will directly support the performance, reliability, and efficiency of state-of-the-art automation and material handling equipment.

In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving PLC-driven systems, supporting preventative maintenance efforts, and responding to equipment issues to keep operations running smoothly.

What You'll Do

  • Troubleshoot and repair PLC-based control systems and automation equipment.
  • Maintain and support Building Management Systems (BMS) and energy management systems.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on controls and electrical systems.
  • Support conveyors, sortation systems, and other material handling equipment.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
  • Assist with electrical and controls installations and upgrades.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts inventory.
  • Partner with engineering teams and equipment vendors to improve system performance.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation systems.
  • Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) and HVAC controls.
  • Understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Experience working with 3-phase power systems up to 480V.
  • Familiarity with Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and electrical safety practices.
  • Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC platforms including MicroLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, and SLC 500.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Commitment to safety and quality work.
  • Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a warehouse environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Siemens Step 7, WAGO I/O, CAN networks, or B&R X67 systems.
  • Background supporting automated warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environments.

Why Join Us?

  • Work with advanced automation and control technologies.
  • Be part of a team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Gain exposure to complex systems and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Make a direct impact on operational performance in a fast-paced environment.
  • Competitive compensation and long-term career potential.

Apply Today

If you're a skilled Controls Technician looking for an opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation systems and a team that values your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

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

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBuckeye, AZ
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$40–$46 Per Hour
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded1977
Websitehttp://www.pdstech.com/

About Company

One of the oldest and largest staffing companies in the United States, PDS Tech connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.

 

PDS Tech has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial. We offer our contractors an ala carte benefits package that far exceeds our competitors, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, and employee prepaid legal services. We have an active referral bonus program to reward the collaborative efforts of our contractor community. Depending on your location or job category, holidays and longevity bonuses may also be offered.  In addition, we have a recognition program to honor workplace accomplishments and celebrate contractor achievements.

 

PDS Tech has recently joined the AKKA Group. AKKA is an international leader listed on the Euronext stock exchange and provides engineering consulting and R&D services for clients in the fields of automotive, aerospace and rail, and including life sciences, telecommunications, energy and defense. For more information about AKKA Technologies, visit https://www.akka-technologies.com/

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

 

For more information visit us at www.pdstech.com or call (800) 270-4737.

Skills

  • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Automation Systemsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • ControlLogixunmatched
  • Conveyor Systemsunmatched
  • Distribution Servicesunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Energy Managementunmatched
  • HVACunmatched
  • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Input/Outputunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Property Managementunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Three Phase Powerunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched

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