Industrial Controls Technician – Manufacturing

MOHR Talent; Pontiac (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is actively seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to join a well-established manufacturing operation in Pontiac, NY. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting complex machinery, industrial automation, and maintaining production equipment at peak performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of industrial electrical and controls experience, strong ability to read schematics, and familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and motors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical, controls, or automation maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing required.
• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated production equipment independently.
• Food manufacturing or packaging experience is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical and automated control systems.
• Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, relays, and control circuits.
• Identify and resolve electrical and automation-related equipment failures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Assist with equipment installations, startups, and system improvements.
• Minimize downtime through effective troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow established safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Controls maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Motor controls

Sensors

Relays

Job description

Location: Pontiac, NY
Pay: $25–$36 per hour (Based on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM Start + Saturday Maintenance Hours

About the Opportunity

Industrial Controls Technician – Manufacturing

Location: Pontiac, NY
Pay: $25–$36 per hour (Based on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:0 0 AM Start + Saturday Maintenance Hours

We are actively seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to join a well-established manufacturing operation in Pontiac, NY!

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex machinery, working with industrial automation, and keeping production equipment operating at peak performance.

We are looking to fill this position with the right candidate who brings strong industrial electrical and controls experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical and automated control systems.

• Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, relays, and control circuits.

• Identify and resolve electrical and automation-related equipment failures.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment.

• Assist with equipment installations, startups, and system improvements.

• Minimize downtime through effective troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow established safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of industrial electrical, controls, or automation maintenance experience preferred.

• Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing required.

• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC systems.

• Working knowledge of VFDs, motors, sensors, relays, and industrial electrical systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot automated production equipment independently.

• Experience reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.

• Food manufacturing or packaging experience is a plus.

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Schedule & Compensation

• Pay: $25–$36/hour, depending on experience.

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, starting at 8:00 AM, with typical end times between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM depending on workload.

• Saturday Maintenance: Approximately 4–6 hours as needed.

• Employment: Full-time, with contract-to-hire and potential direct-hire opportunities.

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]