Control Technician

Staffmark Group; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 47,733,840 - 67,984,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Staffmark Group is hiring a Control Technician in Lyndhurst, NJ. In this role, you will ensure precision in control systems, performing maintenance and troubleshooting to meet production demands.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in industrial controls, strong troubleshooting skills, and ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

This position offers competitive pay at $42.00 per hour, along with benefits such as health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in industrial controls or instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnostics on electrical equipment.
• Provide technical support to production teams.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation skills

PLC programming

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

College degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Position

Control Technician

Location

Lyndhurst, NJ

Pay Rate

$42.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday

Job Summary

This Control Technician job in Lyndhurst is for people who take pride in precision. You'll help your crew turn out products that meet the mark and stand the test of time.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial control systems, electrical equipment, instrumentation, and labeling systems.
• Analyze, document, and test computer control systems and machine operating programs based on user specifications.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems (Allen‑Bradley experience preferred).
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and instrument calibrations to maximize equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Manage the calibration program, including scheduling, documentation, and ISO 9000 compliance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Maintain and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic control systems.
• Utilize CMMS software to document maintenance activities and calibration records.
• Provide technical support to production teams, including occasional weekend troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, quality standards, and preventive maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• 5‑10 years of industrial controls, instrumentation, electrical maintenance, or automation experience, or a minimum of 1 year of experience plus completion of a technical school program.
• A college degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field is a plus.
• Strong electrical, instrumentation, and industrial troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen‑Bradley preferred).
• Proficiency with pneumatic, hydraulic, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic, and technical drawings.
• Experience performing instrument calibration and maintaining ISO 9000‑compliant documentation.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and smart instrumentation is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, or other process industries preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE and following all workplace safety procedures.

Benefits

• Fair pay weekly: every week, no waiting games.
• Health + life coverage: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Optional 401(k) savings plan.
• Safety first.
• Short‑term disability.

Legal

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