Controls Technician

Aerotek; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Controls Technician for an on‑site role in Marion, Indiana. You will troubleshoot and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and automated control systems across a chemical manufacturing facility, collaborating with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on industrial controls experience and can independently diagnose PLC‑controlled equipment, electrical circuits, sensors, and VFDs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on industrial controls experience.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, electrical circuits, VFDs, sensors, motors, instrumentation, and automated process equipment.
• Experience with PLC software and ladder logic.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems and equipment up to 480V.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related equipment failures throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Diagnose issues involving PLCs, I/O, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, VFDs, motors, and control circuits.
• Use PLC software and ladder logic to identify faults and determine the cause of equipment or process problems.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems and equipment, including systems up to 480V.
• Maintain and troubleshoot process instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, and level devices.
• Perform basic instrumentation calibration and verification.
• Troubleshoot automated process equipment including pumps, mixers, tanks, valves, motors, drives, and related chemical-processing equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on electrical and control systems.
• Replace and configure sensors, switches, transmitters, motors, drives, and other electrical/control components as needed.
• Assist with PLC programming changes and equipment modifications when necessary.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, startups, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Properly document repairs, troubleshooting activities, and completed work orders using the facility's CMMS.
• Follow all plant safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and outside vendors.

Skills

Hands-on industrial controls

Independently troubleshoot PLC‑driven/

PLC software and ladder logic

Read electrical schematics / P&IDs

Industrial electrical systems up to 0

Tools

PLC software

Ladder logic

Job description

Job Title: Controls Technician

Job Description

The Controls Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting electrical, instrumentation, and automated control systems throughout a chemical manufacturing facility. This role involves working closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to troubleshoot equipment failures, minimize downtime, and maintain safe and reliable plant operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on industrial controls experience and the ability to independently troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, electrical circuits, VFDs, sensors, motors, instrumentation, and automated process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related equipment failures throughout the manufacturing facility.

• Diagnose issues involving PLCs, I/O, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, VFDs, motors, and control circuits.

• Use PLC software and ladder logic to identify faults and determine the cause of equipment or process problems.

• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems and equipment, including systems up to 480V.

• Maintain and troubleshoot process instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, and level devices.

• Perform basic instrumentation calibration and verification.

• Troubleshoot automated process equipment including pumps, mixers, tanks, valves, motors, drives, and related chemical-processing equipment.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on electrical and control systems.

• Replace and configure sensors, switches, transmitters, motors, drives, and other electrical/control components as needed.

• Assist with PLC programming changes and equipment modifications when necessary.

• Support equipment installations, upgrades, startups, and continuous-improvement projects.

• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.

• Properly document repairs, troubleshooting activities, and completed work orders using the facility's CMMS.

• Follow all plant safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety requirements.

• Work collaboratively with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and outside vendors.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on industrial controls experience.

• Ability to independently troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, electrical circuits, VFDs, sensors, motors, instrumentation, and automated process equipment.

• Experience with PLC software and ladder logic.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.

• Understanding of industrial electrical systems and equipment up to 480V.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in instrumentation calibration and verification.

• Knowledge of process instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, and level devices.

• Advanced programming or controls-system design experience is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company with a collaborative environment that provides stock options and the opportunity for quick growth. The leadership team is supportive, and there is a strong partnership with the Department of Defense, offering exciting career development prospects.

Work Environment

The work environment includes facilities located in Marion and Noblesville, operating on the 1st shift. Employees will be engaged in a dynamic and supportive setting that emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Marion, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $93600.00/yr.

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Marion, Indiana.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Marion,Indiana.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.