Controls Technician

Precision Impacts; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Impacts in Dayton, OH is seeking a Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial control systems on-site. You will work with engineering, production, and maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safe plant operations.

Ideal candidates bring strong PLC/HMI/sensor/motor drive knowledge, electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics and technical docs. Apply now to join a fast-moving, quality-driven team.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motor drives.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, wiring, schematics, and diagnostics.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance in manufacturing.
• Ability to read technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial control systems on site.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform preventive maintenance.
• Update control logic and assist with system upgrades and commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams.
• Document work performed and follow safety standards.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Diagnostic tools

Preventive maintenance

Technical documentation

Safety standards

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

On-site readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate or associate degree in electronics / industrial maintenance

Job description

Company Description

Precision Impacts, founded in 2018 in Miamisburg, Ohio as a subsidiary of The Gayston Corporation, builds on more than 70 years of aluminum fabrication, finishing, and assembly expertise. The company operates across three facilities, totaling 115,000 square feet of production and office space on an 11-acre site. Team members work in a fast-moving, high-energy environment grounded in precision, quality, and reliable performance. Precision Impacts offers the stability of a seasoned manufacturer combined with the agility and entrepreneurial drive of a growing company, providing opportunities to contribute to meaningful, high-impact projects.

Role Description

The Controls Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Dayton, OH. This team member is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial control systems, including PLCs, sensors, drives, and related electrical components. Daily activities include diagnosing equipment issues, performing preventive maintenance, updating control logic, and assisting with system upgrades and commissioning of new machinery. The role partners closely with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability, improve process efficiency, and support safe plant operations. The Controls Technician also documents work performed, follows established standards and safety procedures, and supports continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motor drives.


• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, wiring, reading schematics, and using diagnostic tools.


• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment.


• Ability to interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals, and engineering drawings.


• Familiarity with safety standards and practices related to electrical and mechanical systems.


• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to equipment downtime.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.


• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certificate or associate degree in electronics, industrial maintenance, or a related field preferred.


• Previous experience as a controls or maintenance technician in manufacturing is highly beneficial.


• Willingness to work on-site, adapt to changing priorities, and support occasional overtime as needed.