Controls Technician

Mohr Talent; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-to-Hire

On-site in Hamburg, NY

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Controls Technician to keep a fast-paced production floor running in Hamburg, NY. You will troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, drives, and automated equipment alongside a skilled maintenance team, with a schedule that includes overtime and Saturday hours.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of industrial electrical/controls experience, hands-on work with Allen-Bradley PLCs and VFDs, and the ability to read electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and automated equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose control faults.
• Certificate in industrial electrical technology, automation, or mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical/controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair VFDs, motor controls, sensors, relays, and control components.
• Diagnose electrical and controls faults, find root causes, and cut downtime.
• Maintain and repair automated production and packaging equipment.
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to solve equipment issues.
• Support installation, startup, testing, and modification of control systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial controls.
• Work with maintenance and production to fix recurring problems and improve reliability.
• Document repairs and keep the team informed on equipment issues.
• Follow OSHA and GMP safety standards.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Industrial electrical

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Spanish

Preventive maintenance

Education

Certificate in industrial electrical technology

Automation

Mechatronics

Job description

A well established and growing food manufacturing company with a team that cares about their people is hiring a Controls Technician to keep a fast-paced production floor running. You will troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, drives, and automated equipment alongside a skilled maintenance team. Schedule is Monday to Friday starting at 8:00 AM, with consistent overtime into the evening and Saturday afternoon hours.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial control systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair VFDs, motor controls, sensors, relays, and control components
• Diagnose electrical and controls faults, find root causes, and cut downtime
• Maintain and repair automated production and packaging equipment
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to solve equipment issues
• Support installation, startup, testing, and modification of control systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial controls
• Work with maintenance and production to fix recurring problems and improve reliability
• Document repairs and keep the team informed on equipment issues
• Follow OSHA and GMP safety standards

What You Bring:

• Heavy industrial manufacturing background required, and food processing experience is a plus
• 5+ years of industrial electrical, controls, automation, or troubleshooting experience preferred
• Hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and automated equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose control faults
• Certificate in industrial electrical technology, automation, or mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and comfort working under pressure
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Controls Technician

Hamburg, NY | In-Person | $25 - $36 /hr | Contract-to-Hire

MOHR Talent is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]

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Published: 10/26/2026

Type: Direct Hire

Location: Hamburg, New York

Category: Maintenance / Mechanic

At MOHR Talent, your progress is our passion. We are a national, minority‑owned firm committed to empowering diverse talent. Our team provides personalized, growth‑driven solutions whether you are looking for a new career move or eager to drive your enterprise further.

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