Controls Technician

Nationwide Technical Search; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Onsite role

Direct hire

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search seeks an onsite Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing and facility systems. You will troubleshoot and repair drives, PLCs, motors, and electrical components with minimal supervision while upholding safety and compliance standards.

The role emphasizes servicing Allen-Bradley and Siemens equipment, conducting preventive maintenance, and contributing to safety training and plant shutdown planning. Strong mechanical and electrical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in industrial maintenance or 2 years of post-secondary technical schooling preferred.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, or 5-7 years as a Controls Technician.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot motors, drives, electrical circuits, hydraulics, power transmission, and robotics.
• Experience reading electrical/mechanical schematics and using CAD for design.

Responsibilities

• Respond to downtime or machine breakdowns in manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Perform maintenance on drives, motors, PLCs, and electrical components; apply root-cause troubleshooting.
• Read PLC logic and adjust programs; wire and repair motors following NEC standards.
• Lead safety procedures and training, including LOTO, during installation, start-up, and shutdown.

Skills

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Electrical & Mechanical Systems

Safety Compliance

Education

Associate Degree or 2 years technical schooling

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens Block Logic

CAD software

Job description

Onsite
Permanent/Direct Hire
Full Benefits
$30-39/hour

Responsible for executing routine and complex maintenance, troubleshooting, and program modifications for automated manufacturing and facility systems. This hands-on role involves maintaining drives, PLCs, robotics, and electrical components with minimal supervision while driving safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Troubleshooting & Maintenance:
  • Respond to unplanned downtime or machine breakdowns on manufacturing and facility equipment.
  • Execute maintenance activities for non-routine or complex system issues, applying systematic root-cause troubleshooting methods.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair AC drive systems, electric motors, and PLCs.
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, including lubrication, adjustments, repairs, and cleaning.
• Systems & Equipment Programming:
  • Access and interpret PLC logic via laptop computer or relevant communication interfaces.
  • Design, fabricate, and install mechanical and electronic equipment, making necessary program adjustments.
  • Wire and repair electric motors and handle basic electrical wiring in compliance with NEC standards.
• Operations & Safety Leadership:
  • Advise operators and team members on safe operating procedures for electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
  • Enforce safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, during equipment installation, start-up, and shutdown.
  • Lead and assist in planning, coordinating, and executing major plant shutdowns and maintenance events.
  • Complete required safety and technical training and deliver on-the-job training (OJT) to team members.
  • Maintain clean, organized work areas and shop spaces following maintenance tasks.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Education:
  • Associate Degree in an industrial maintenance-related field preferred (or 2 years of post-secondary technical schooling).
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, OR 5-7 years in industrial maintenance as a Controls Technician (electronics programming & installation).
• Technical Skills:
  • Proven experience troubleshooting motors, drives, electrical circuits, hydraulic systems, power transmission, and robotics.
  • Expertise with Allen-Bradley software platforms (Slice to RSLogix / Studio 5000) and Siemens software (Block logic).
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Experience utilizing CAD software for design.