Industrial Controls Technician - PLC & Automation Expert

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

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to join a manufacturing operation in Pontiac, NY. You will troubleshoot complex machinery, work with industrial automation, and keep production equipment operating at peak performance.

This role requires strong electrical and controls experience, hands-on PLC troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics. We offer full-time employment with contract-to-hire or direct hire opportunities.

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.
• 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.

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

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Schematic reading

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Industrial controls

Job description

MOHR Talent is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to join a manufacturing operation in Pontiac, NY. You will troubleshoot complex machinery, work with industrial automation, and keep production equipment operating at peak performance.

This role requires strong electrical and controls experience, hands-on PLC troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics. We offer full-time employment with contract-to-hire or direct hire opportunities.