Controls Technician

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc.; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Automation Technician for an automotive manufacturing facility near Decatur, IN.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing electrical, controls, mechanical, and hydraulic systems to support daily production operations. You'll troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and motor controls, read electrical schematics and ladder logic, and assist with controls upgrades and automation improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in industrial electrical and controls troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and motor controls).
• Familiarity with mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and production support.
• Commitment to safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical, controls, mechanical, and hydraulic systems to support daily production.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment including HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and motor controls.
• Support automated equipment such as conveyors, robots, CNC mills, and sintering equipment.
• Read electrical schematics, ladder logic, and equipment manuals.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; document work orders.
• Follow plant safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

Controls troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

HMIs

VFDs

Sensors

Motor controls

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Tools

PLC hardware

HMIs

VFDs

Robotic systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Automation Technician to join an automotive manufacturing facility near Decatur, IN.**Shift **- 2nd Shift**Pay **- $30$35/hrKey Responsibilities:Maintain and repair electrical, controls, mechanical, and hydraulic systems to support daily production operations.Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including HMIs, VFDs, sensors, motor controls, and industrial automation systems.Support automated manufacturing equipment such as 3-axis CNC mills, conveyors, robots, refining machines, and sintering equipment.Diagnose equipment faults, identify root causes, and complete repairs safely to minimize downtime.Connect to machine PLCs to troubleshoot faults and identify control-related issues.Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.Assist with controls modifications, equipment upgrades, and automation improvements.Identify and source replacement parts, electrical components, and controls hardware.Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance according to work orders and maintenance schedules.Follow all plant safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures.Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment service documentation.Required Skills & Qualifications:Strong experience in industrial electrical and controls troubleshooting.Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and motor controls.Ability to connect to PLCs and troubleshoot machine control issues.Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical drawings.Working knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.Experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.Ability to work independently, prioritize repairs, and support production needs.Strong problem-solving, communication, and hands-on troubleshooting skills.