Day-Shift Controls Technician - PLC & Automation

Rosenboom Machine and Tool; Sheldon (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

And more

Job summary

Rosenboom Machine and Tool in Sheldon, IA is seeking a hands-on Controls Technician to support and maintain automation and control systems across our manufacturing operations. You will help keep production running efficiently while driving continuous improvement through automation and controls.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting electrical systems, PLC programming, and interpreting schematics to resolve equipment performance issues.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in Automation, Instrumentation, or related field.
• 1–3 years of controls, automation, or maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automation, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Modify and support control systems and production equipment.
• Install, program, and maintain PLC systems and automation equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and layouts.
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve equipment performance issues.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Blueprints

Controls automation

Education

Associate degree in Automation/Instrumentation

Job description

Rosenboom Machine and Tool in Sheldon, IA is seeking a hands-on Controls Technician to support and maintain automation and control systems across our manufacturing operations. You will help keep production running efficiently while driving continuous improvement through automation and controls.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting electrical systems, PLC programming, and interpreting schematics to resolve equipment performance issues.