High-Speed PLC Controls Technician — 3rd Shift

Aegis Worldwide; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is partnering with a highly stable, nationally recognized manufacturing organization to recruit a Manufacturing Electrical Controls Specialist for a large, automated facility in Alsip, IL. You will own controls-related issues, troubleshoot PLCs/HMIs/VFDs, and collaborate with production and maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role offers hands-on troubleshooting, PLC programming, and documentation responsibilities in a 3rd shift, Sunday–Thursday schedule with a base salary of

Qualifications

• 3+ years with Bachelor's degree OR 6+ years with HS diploma/technical cert.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Ability to edit and modify PLC programs.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment, preferably process/CPG.
• Strong communication and independent troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical and controls equipment supporting high-speed production lines.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and servo motors.
• Edit and modify PLC programs as needed to resolve production issues.
• Provide controls and electrical training to maintenance technicians to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain electrical and controls system documentation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot production electrical equipment from various suppliers.
• Assist with calibration procedures for process instrumentation.
• Develop routines and SOPs to properly maintain controls assets.
• Assist the controls engineering group with Line Information Systems installations.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Work with maintenance and production teams to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Focus on root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma/technical certification

Job description

Aegis Worldwide is partnering with a highly stable, nationally recognized manufacturing organization to recruit a Manufacturing Electrical Controls Specialist for a large, automated facility in Alsip, IL. You will own controls-related issues, troubleshoot PLCs/HMIs/VFDs, and collaborate with production and maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role offers hands-on troubleshooting, PLC programming, and documentation responsibilities in a 3rd shift, Sunday–Thursday schedule with a base salary of