Industrial Controls Technician I: Automate, Troubleshoot & Improve

Stoughton Parts Sales; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician I to support maintenance and improvement of automation and control systems in an industrial setting. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, electrical prints, and various manufacturing equipment to reduce downtime and improve safety and reliability.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering, participate in safety training, and aim to grow into advanced controls or electrical leadership roles within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year experience in automation, robotics, or industrial controls.
• Preferred: Two-year degree in Automation, Robotics, Controls, Electrical, or related field.
• NFPA 70E Certification required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and improvement of automation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control systems to minimize downtime.
• Calibrate, align, and repair equipment using electrical prints and schematics.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering for reliability improvements.
• Maintain PLC and HMI backups and control drawings.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Multimeter use

Communication skills

Reading prints

Safety mindset

Education

Two-year degree in Automation/Controls

Tools

PLC software

HMI software

Digital multimeter

Electrical schematics

Job description

Stoughton Trailers is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician I to support maintenance and improvement of automation and control systems in an industrial setting. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, electrical prints, and various manufacturing equipment to reduce downtime and improve safety and reliability.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering, participate in safety training, and aim to grow into advanced controls or electrical leadership roles within the company.