Controls Technician

ACEMCO Incorporated; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ACEMCO Incorporated is seeking a diligent Controls Technician to maintain and improve automated manufacturing systems. You will diagnose, repair, and optimize control panels, sensors, and VFDs while supporting engineering, maintenance, and production teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial controls, an associate degree or technical certification, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial controls, automation, or electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in metal stamping, fabrication, or automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair control system issues including panels, wiring, sensors, and VFDs.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues across the plant.
• Modify ladder logic to resolve production or system performance.
• Read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Install and configure new I/O modules, sensors, and VFDs.
• Document maintenance activities and system changes.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations to minimize downtime.
• Train operators and junior technicians on basic troubleshooting and safe operation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology or Industrial Automation

Tools

RSLogix/Logix5000

Studio 5000

Job description

Purpose of the job

ACEMCO Incorporated has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, defect-free products engineered to meet our clients’ exact specifications, on time, in the proper quantities, and at competitive prices. We are a custom metal solutions manufacturer serving a diverse range of industries, committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation through technology.

We are seeking a Controls Technician who is a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability. This individual will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated systems that support manufacturing operations, while also providing technical support across Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair control system reliability issues, including control panels, wiring, sensors, instrumentation, vision systems, and VFDs.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues throughout the plant.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC logic and software tools, including Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, RS Logix.
• Skilled in performing preventive maintenance and calibration on controls and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to modify and update ladder logic to resolve production or system performance issues.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Respond promptly to maintenance and production support calls to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or control system issues, minimizing downtime.
• Experience installing and configuring new I/O modules, sensors, and VFDs to integrate with existing systems.
• Familiarity with computer systems for documenting maintenance activities, program changes, and system configurations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to achieve production goals and minimize downtime.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and system integrity.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to train operators and junior technicians on basic troubleshooting and safe control system operation.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Perform the job safely while adhering to company safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial controls, automation, or electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in metal stamping, fabrication, or automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

“ACEMCO Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”