Controls Technician (3rd Shift)

Leoforce; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + OT

Health/Dental/Vision

401(K) + match

PTO 3 weeks + holidays

Career advancement

Well-being resources

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a hands-on Controls Technician to troubleshoot and improve automated manufacturing equipment. You will work with PLCs, drives, robotics, and vision systems to keep production running efficiently.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, autonomous work, and collaboration with technicians and engineers in a Grand Rapids-area setting. You will enjoy a rotating schedule with substantial time off and opportunities for hands-on project ownership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a technical manufacturing role involving PLCs and programming.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree, accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent training preferred.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems using schematics.
• Experience with manufacturing automation and controls.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain automated test and assembly equipment.
• Program and maintain PLC and HMI control systems.
• Diagnose electrical and electronic issues involving programmable controls, drives, power supplies, and test equipment.
• Support and improve automation processes with a focus on OEE, uptime, and downtime reduction.
• Perform preventive maintenance and continuous improvement projects.
• Work with equipment suppliers on repairs, upgrades, and new installations.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Support Ethernet and DeviceNet networks.
• Work with robotics and vision systems in manufacturing.

Skills

PLCs & programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Technical problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix

Omron

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

Keyence vision systems

Job description

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $32 - $40 per hour

Job Details

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain automated test and assembly equipment
• Program and maintain PLC and HMI control systems
• Diagnose electrical and electronic issues involving programmable controls, drives, power supplies, and test equipment
• Support and improve automation processes with a focus on OEE, equipment utilization, uptime, and downtime reduction
• Perform preventive maintenance and continuous improvement projects
• Work with equipment suppliers on repairs, upgrades, and new equipment installations
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings
• Support Ethernet and DeviceNet networks
• Work with robotics, vision systems, and other automated manufacturing technologies
• Start up and shut down equipment safely and in accordance with applicable safety requirements
• Partner with operators, technicians, engineers, and leadership to identify and resolve equipment issues
• Take ownership of smaller hands‑on automation projects from concept through completion
• Help maintain both new and existing automation control systems

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in a technical manufacturing role involving PLCs and programming
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical degree, accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent technical training preferred
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems using schematics
• Experience with manufacturing automation and controls
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Experience With These Technologies Is a Plus

• Allen-Bradley / RSLogix
• Omron
• ABB robotics
• Fanuc robotics
• Sepro robotics
• Keyence vision systems
• SensoPart
• Ethernet / DeviceNet networking

The Ideal Candidate

You're the person people call when a machine isn't running correctly. You enjoy getting to the root cause, figuring out what went wrong, and making the fix - not simply putting a temporary solution in place.

You bring a strong electrical/controls foundation, enjoy working around automated manufacturing equipment, and aren't afraid to get hands‑on. Whether you're troubleshooting a PLC, diagnosing a drive, working with robotics, or improving an automation process, you like solving problems and making equipment better.

The Bottom Line

If you're looking for a well-paying Controls Technician opportunity with a unique schedule, significant time off, and the chance to work hands‑on with automation and advanced manufacturing equipment, this could be an excellent next step.

A bit about us

Are you a hands‑on Controls Technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, improving automation, and keeping production running at its best? A leading global manufacturing organization is looking for an experienced Controls Technician to join its Grand Rapids-area team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work directly with PLC controls, automation, robotics, electrical systems, and production equipment while playing a key role in continuous improvement and uptime.

$32 - $40/hour

6:00 PM - 6:00 AM | Nights

36 hours one week / 48 hours the next

Essentially work only ~15 days per month!

Grand Rapids, MI area

Why join us?

The schedule is a major perk: you'll work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, giving you approximately half the month away from work. That means more consecutive days off to spend with family, pursue hobbies, travel, or simply enjoy your time outside of work.

You'll also have the opportunity to work on a wide range of automated manufacturing equipment rather than being limited to one area of the plant.

Key Perks

• Competitive pay + Overtime (1.5x for overtime and 2x for Sundays if needed)
• Fortune 500-level health/medical/dental/vision
• 401(K) + match
• 3 weeks PTO + 14 paid holidays + option to purchase up to 6 weeks of additional vacation time
• Short, Long-Term and Life Insurance
• HSA+ FSA
• Employee Assistance Program + paid family leave
• Wellness programs!
• Discounts from preferred vendors
• Well-being Resources
• Professional training
• Opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
• Warm & welcoming culture

& much more!