Controls Technician – Industrial Electrical & PLC Maintenance

Great Bay Staffing Group; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Bay Staffing Group seeks a Controls Technician for a Troy, Ohio manufacturing facility. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and PLC-driven systems to keep production running and uptime high.

Work on the 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:00 PM) with overtime, in a non-union facility with a skilled maintenance team and well‑maintained equipment. Must provide your own hand tools and comply with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2–15 years of experience in general production maintenance, with 3–5 years at a journeyman level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electronics, electrical systems, HVAC, hydraulics, machining, and mechanical theory.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and 480-volt industrial electrical systems.
• Previous experience in an industrial fluid application facility preferred.
• Strong communication skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must provide own hand tools and tool box.
• Valid Forklift Operator's license or ability to pass required training.
• High School Diploma or GED required; certification in a related trade preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Apply craft skills across mechanical, electrical, welding, pipe fitting, and machining disciplines to install, fabricate, and repair production and facilities equipment.
• Install new machinery and reposition equipment to support layout changes, including rigging, aligning, and hook-ups.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including extensive dismantling, reassembly, calibration, and lubrication.
• Work 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:00 PM) with overtime availability.
• Maintain production uptime and equipment reliability.

Skills

Electronics

Electrical systems

PLC programming

HVAC

Hydraulics

Machining

Allen Bradley PLCs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade certification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Troy, Ohio

Pay: $37–$40/hour plus overtime

The Opportunity

You bring your craft skills to a facility that depends on you to keep production running. As a Controls Technician, you troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the mechanical, electrical, and PLC-driven systems that keep operations moving. Your hands‑on expertise directly protects uptime and equipment reliability.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Non‑union facility with an experienced, long‑tenured maintenance team
• Well‑maintained equipment in a clean, well‑kept facility
• Company continues investing in new equipment and capital improvements
• Two weeks of vacation plus 24 hours of PTO (resets each January)
• Overtime opportunities available on 2nd shift

Your Day‑to‑Day

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, including motors, pumps, piping systems, conveyors, furnaces, chillers, boilers, extruders, chemical tanks, and production machinery
• Apply craft skills across mechanical, electrical, welding, pipe fitting, and machining disciplines to install, fabricate, and repair production and facilities equipment
• Install new machinery and reposition equipment to support layout changes, including rigging, aligning, and hook‑ups
• Perform preventative maintenance, including extensive dismantling, reassembly, calibration, and lubrication
• Work 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:00 PM) with overtime availability

What We're Looking For

• 2-15 years of experience in general production maintenance, with 3-5 years at a journeyman level preferred
• Strong knowledge of electronics, electrical systems, HVAC, hydraulics, machining, and mechanical theory
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and 480‑volt industrial electrical systems
• Previous experience in an industrial fluid application facility preferred
• Strong communication skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to multi‑task and prioritize
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting, and crawling
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Must provide own hand tools and tool box
• Valid Forklift Operator's license, or ability to pass required training
• High School Diploma or GED required; certification in a related trade preferred