Industrial Controls Technician

Coulter Services; Plainfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services is seeking a Control Mechanic to maintain and troubleshoot industrial control systems in a high-volume distribution setting. You will install, calibrate, and repair PLC-based controls, VFDs, sensors, and conveyors, while performing preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.

Documentation of repairs and proactive collaboration with operations will be essential to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Proficient in diagnosing industrial control, electrical and mechanical faults.
• Experience with PLCs, variable frequency drives, sensors and conveying systems.
• Ability to read schematics and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Safety-focused with a quality-driven approach and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and repair PLC-based control systems, VFDs, sensors, and conveyors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and correct electrical and mechanical faults.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Document maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to reduce downtime and support continuous improvement.
• Follow strict safety, quality, and reliability standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC controls

VFDs

Sensors

Conveyor systems

Electrical aptitude

Documentation

Job description

Control Mechanic

for high-volume distribution operations, responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting industrial control systems to ensure smooth, reliable performance.

Key Duties

• Install, calibrate, and repair PLC-based control systems, variable frequency drives, sensors, and conveyor controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and correct electrical and mechanical faults.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Document maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to reduce downtime and support continuous improvement.
• Follow strict safety, quality, and reliability standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills for industrial control, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with PLC controls, VFDs, sensors, and conveyor systems.
• Ability to install, calibrate, and repair industrial automation components.
• Proficiency interpreting schematics and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Safety-focused, quality-minded approach with strong teamwork skills.