Controls Technician

Acemco-Incorporated; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ACEMCO Incorporated in Michigan is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated manufacturing systems. You will support Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams and help minimize downtime.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in industrial controls, experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, RSLogix), and a technical associate degree. The role offers hands-on learning, teamwork, and a path to advancing plant reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial controls within manufacturing.
• Experience in metal stamping, fabrication, or automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair control systems, panels, wiring, sensors, and VFDs.
• Maintain, calibrate, and update ladder logic for production improvements.
• Install and configure new I/O modules, sensors, and VFDs.
• Provide technical support to Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Train operators and junior technicians on basic troubleshooting and safety.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Control systems

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

RSLogix

Job description

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.

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.

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.
• Perform the job safely while adhering to company safety standards.

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.