Controls Technician(MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to maintain and support complex production equipment at Modesto, CA. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on advanced systems, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include wiring, control components, robotic/CNC troubleshooting, and training junior staff. Requires 5+ years of related experience and ability to work with hazardous materials in an

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience and/or training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Use hand and power tools proficiently.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues using strong troubleshooting skills.
• Document all work using the maintenance ticket system, including parts and cost details.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across work areas and departments.
• Communicate with OEMs and parts suppliers to support repairs.
• Ensure safe work practices when working with 3-phase power (277–480V), 110V, and low-voltage systems.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot control components such as photo eyes, sensors, relays, timers, solenoids, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, servo drives, frequency inverters, encoders, HMI systems.
• Perform advanced machinery repairs typically handled by OEM technicians.
• Troubleshoot relay logic and electro-fluid power systems.
• Support and train less experienced maintenance technicians.
• Assist with robotic and CNC troubleshooting and programming.
• Schedule OEM-level repairs when required.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Robotic & CNC troubleshooting

Equipment repair

Education

Experience-based qualification

Tools

Maintenance tools

Maintenance ticket system

Job description

Job Summary

The Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining and supporting company equipment and facilities at an advanced level to ensure reliable production operations. This role performs at a level above Industrial Maintenance Technician 1 and 2, with strong expertise in troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of complex systems.

This position requires adherence to all company policies and procedures, including quality, environmental, and occupational health & safety standards. The Controls Technician will also communicate directly with employees, customers, and vendors as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Use hand and power tools proficiently
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues using strong troubleshooting skills
• Document all work using the maintenance ticket system, including parts and cost details
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across work areas and departments
• Communicate with OEMs and parts suppliers to support repairs
• Ensure safe work practices when working with 3-phase power (277–480V), 110V, and low-voltage systems
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot control components such as:
  • Photo eyes, sensors, relays, timers, solenoids
  • Motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors
  • Servo drives, frequency inverters, encoders, HMI systems
• Perform advanced machinery repairs typically handled by OEM technicians
• Troubleshoot relay logic and electro-fluid power systems
• Support and train less experienced maintenance technicians
• Assist with robotic and CNC troubleshooting and programming
• Schedule OEM-level repairs when required
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste in compliance with regulations

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of related experience and/or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements

This role requires regular physical activity in an industrial environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Frequently standing and walking; occasional sitting
• Frequent use of hands and arms for handling, reaching, and tool use
• Occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs frequently
• Occasional talking and listening
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Seldom travel may be required

Compensation

$35 – $38 per hour

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