Controls Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Contract-to-hire with overtime

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Controls Technician for an in-person opportunity in Hamburg, NY. The role focuses on troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, drives, and automated equipment on a fast-paced production floor.

Requirements include heavy industrial manufacturing experience, 5+ years in electrical/controls/troubleshooting, and a certificate or equivalent experience. The position offers an hourly rate and a contract-to-hire path with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Heavy industrial manufacturing background required; food processing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial control systems

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

Controls & automation troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Automated equipment

Electrical schematics

Schematic reading

Industrial electronics cert

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Certificate in industrial electrical technology, automation, or mechatronics

Tools

N/A

Job description

Controls Technician, Industrial Manufacturing

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

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

What’s In It For You:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Contract-to-hire path with strong overtime opportunity
• Hands‑on work with advanced automation in a stable, growing company

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]