Controls Technician

Actalent; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Actalent, a global engineering and sciences services leader, seeks a Controls Technician in Georgetown, KY to review equipment specifications, identify improvements, and install equipment while ensuring safety, quality and productivity.

You will conduct vendor buyoffs, support PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi), train maintenance staff, and travel up to 50% for project needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of industrial robot programming and teaching.
• Experience with AGVs/AMRs programming and setup.
• Familiarity with safety scanners and programming.
• Understanding of EthernetIP, FLNet, and ProfiNet networking.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment specifications and design to identify potential improvements.
• Conduct vendor buyoffs to confirm equipment functions meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Install equipment and verify its safety, quality, and productivity.
• Investigate and determine requirements for equipment modifications and implement them.
• Lower costs and decrease project time by confirming equipment functionality at the vendor site before installation.
• Oversee installation by vendors and facilitate the kanban process.
• Improve equipment quality and productivity by adjustments identified during vehicle trials.
• Conduct secondary quality checks using torque checks and vacuum profiles.
• Install, set up, and troubleshoot PLC and Allen-Bradley program controllers.
• Provide training to maintenance team members on newly implemented equipment.
• Share subject matter expertise with NAMC maintenance and production members.
• Travel up to 50% of the time for project needs.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical circuits

Reading drawings

Travel 50% intl

Overtime readiness

Lifting 40 lbs

Tools

AGVs/AMRs programming

Industrial robot programming

Industrial controls networking

Job description

Job Description

As a Controls Technician, you will play a crucial role in reviewing equipment specifications and design, identifying improvements, and conducting vendor buyoffs to ensure optimal equipment functionality. You will be responsible for installing equipment, verifying safety, quality, and productivity, and implementing necessary modifications.

Job Title: Controls Technician

Job Description

As a Controls Technician, you will play a crucial role in reviewing equipment specifications and design, identifying improvements, and conducting vendor buyoffs to ensure optimal equipment functionality. You will be responsible for installing equipment, verifying safety, quality, and productivity, and implementing necessary modifications.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment specifications and design to identify potential improvements.
• Conduct vendor buyoffs to confirm equipment functions meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Install equipment and verify its safety, quality, and productivity.
• Investigate and determine requirements for equipment modifications and implement them.
• Lower costs and decrease project time by confirming equipment functionality at the vendor site before installation.
• Oversee installation by vendors and facilitate the kanban process.
• Improve equipment quality and productivity by implementing adjustments identified during vehicle trials.
• Conduct secondary quality checks using methods such as torque checks and vacuum profiles.
• Install, set up, and troubleshoot PLC and Allen-Bradley program controllers.
• Provide training to maintenance team members on newly implemented equipment.
• Share subject matter expertise with local NAMC maintenance and production members.
• Travel up to 50% of the time for project needs.

Essential Skills

• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills with experience in Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi systems (2 years).
• Comprehensive knowledge of PLCs and electrical circuits (2 years).
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 50% of the time.
• Capability to work up to 30% overtime when required.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and perform tasks involving standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching on varying surfaces.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of industrial robot programming and teaching.
• Experience with AGVs/AMRs programming and setup.
• Familiarity with safety scanners and programming.
• Understanding of various industrial controls networking, including EthernetIP, FLNet, and ProfiNet.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Georgetown, KY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $37.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.