Industrial Controls Technician - PLCs & VFDs

Zekelman Industries; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production incentive

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Zekelman Industries seeks a qualified Controls Specialist to join our Rochelle, IL team. You will maintain and troubleshoot tube mill production equipment, focusing on improving quality, uptime, rate, and yield in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently with multiple priorities. Pay ranges from $38.00–$40.00 per hour plus a production incentive, with full-time onsite work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Electrician in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, especially Allen Bradley systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and program VFDs and read electrical/mechanical prints.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains knowledge of process, equipment, controls, and storeroom areas.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and motors.
• Troubleshoots and programs VFDs for optimal operation.
• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on electrical systems.
• Monitors and reports using CMMS systems.
• Reads electrical prints and uses multimeters for troubleshooting.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems.
• Interfaces with maintenance team and other personnel during repairs.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Allen Bradley

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Tools

Allen-Bradley

VFDs

CMMS

Job description

Zekelman Industries seeks a qualified Controls Specialist to join our Rochelle, IL team. You will maintain and troubleshoot tube mill production equipment, focusing on improving quality, uptime, rate, and yield in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently with multiple priorities. Pay ranges from $38.00–$40.00 per hour plus a production incentive, with full-time onsite work.