Controls Technician

Controls Technician - 1st Shift

Job Details

**Location: **Madison, WI

Schedule:1st Shift | Monday–Friday

Employment Type:Full-Time

Pay:$29–$37/hour, depending on experience

Position Summary

We are seeking a Controls Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve automated manufacturing equipment. This role is focused on PLCs, HMIs, industrial electrical systems, and control wiring.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and automated equipment
• Diagnose electrical and controls-related breakdowns
• Perform control wiring, repairs, and equipment modifications
• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Troubleshoot sensors, relays, motor controls, VFDs, and related components
• Support equipment installations and improvement projects

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial electrical, controls, automation, or maintenance experience
• Manufacturing experience
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience
• HMI experience
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Industrial wiring and electrical troubleshooting experience
• Technical schooling, apprenticeship, or related electrical/automation training

Preferred Skills

• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
• Studio 5000 or RSLogix
• Ladder logic
• VFDs and servo systems
• Motor controls
• Robotics

Physical Requirements

Ability to work around industrial equipment, climb ladders, use electrical/mechanical tools, and lift up to 60 lbs.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Electrical Schematic Reading