Controls Technician

Bluewater Hayes Inc.; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Bluewater Hayes Inc. is partnering with a growing manufacturer to hire an experienced Automation / Controls Technician.

You’ll support advanced automated equipment, program PLCs, troubleshoot systems, and contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives on production lines. The role emphasizes hands-on electrical and mechanical work, reading schematics, integrating new equipment, and collaborating with Engineering.

Qualifications

• Technical degree with 3+ years of automation/controls experience or 10+ years hands-on automation experience.
• Journeyman certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong experience with PLC programming, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, vision systems, and robotics.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Support installation, integration, and startup of new automation equipment and robotic systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering to support new equipment launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain electrical control panels, wiring, and industrial control systems.
• Identify root causes of equipment issues and implement corrective solutions.
• Document repairs, modifications, and improvement activities with safety and quality in mind.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Robotics

Servo systems

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree in automation or controls

10+ years hands-on automation experience

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI systems

Industrial robotics equipment

Job description

We're partnering with a growing manufacturer seeking an experienced Automation / Controls Technician to support advanced automated manufacturing equipment and production systems. If you enjoy programming, troubleshooting, and working with cutting-edge automation technology, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact while continuing to grow your technical skills.

What You'll Do

• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs (Rockwell / Allen-Bradley), HMIs, servo systems, vision systems, and robotics
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize equipment downtime
• Support the installation, integration, and startup of new automation equipment and robotic systems
• Partner with Engineering to support new equipment launches, machine improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain electrical control panels, wiring, and industrial control systems
• Identify root causes of equipment issues and implement long term corrective solutions
• Document repairs, modifications, and improvement activities while maintaining safety and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• Technical degree with 3+ years of automation and controls experience, or 10+ years of hands-on automation experience
• Skilled Trades Journeyman certification or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong experience with PLC programming, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial automation
• Experience with robotics, servo systems, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
• Experience with assembly, injection molding, die casting, or similar manufacturing environments preferred
• A proactive, team-oriented problem solver with a passion for troubleshooting and continuous improvement

Why Consider It

• Competitive compensation based on experience pus excellent benefits package
• Join a stable, growing manufacturing organization with long-term career opportunities
• Work with advanced automation, robotics, and state of the art manufacturing technology
• Collaborative, hands‑on environment where your technical expertise will have a direct impact on production performance
• Opportunity to expand your automation and controls skill set while working on a variety of challenging equipment and projects