Job Description
Our client in Grand Rapids is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to join their growing team in a hands-on, high-impact role. This is a great opportunity for a technically inclined professional with strong electrical and automation experience to take ownership of critical systems within a fast-paced, manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will focus on installing, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems for all test and assembly equipment on-site.
This is a Night shift position with a 6PM-6AM schedule on a '2-2-3 schedule' (2 days on 2 days off, 3 days on etc.- rotating with every other weekend off. 60hrs one week, 24 the next. 1.5x pay for overtime! )
If you're passionate about automation, eager to roll up your sleeves on a variety of challenging projects, and thrive in environments where continuous improvement is the norm, this role could be the perfect fit.
Responsibilities:
- Install, program, test, and calibrate control systems and related hardware/software for assembly and test equipment
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all test and assembly equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment including programmable controls, drives, power supplies, and PLC systems
- Improve automation processes, optimize equipment utilization (OEE), and reduce downtime through continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with external vendors on equipment upgrades, repairs, and sourcing
- Start up and shut down machinery in alignment with company safety and OSHA protocols
- Advise operators and fellow technicians on safe and efficient equipment operation
- Interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and specifications for troubleshooting and maintenance
- Manage small-scale automation projects independently from concept through implementation
- Ensure compliance with local and national electrical codes
- Maintain documentation and communicate potential issues to leadership
- Support cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive team environment
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2+yrs of experience in troubleshooting and repairing control systems and automated equipment
- 2+yrs of PLC and HMI programming
- Familiarity with industrial electrical codes and safety practices
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and engineering documentation
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Website | https://impactbusinessgroup.com |
About Company
Working with iMPact
Here at iMPact we have helped connect candidates to opportunities available in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Process/Administration. We have full-time, part-time and contract positions available in Michigan, Florida as well as nationwide.
Our headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, MI and we also have an office in Tampa, FL. When you’re working with us, one of our experienced recruiters will connect you with matching opportunities and they will be there every step of the way to help you through the application, interviewing and onboarding process to ensure success.
To connect with one of our recruiters, submit your application for one of our open positions, or visit our website www.impactbusinessgroup.com to submit your resume for general consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Skills
- Assembly Equipmentunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electrical Componentsunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Engineering Drawingunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- OSHAunmatched
- Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Safety Codesunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Startupunmatched
- System Testunmatched
- Systems Maintenanceunmatched
- Test Equipmentunmatched
- Testingunmatched
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