Lead Instrumentation & Controls Technician | Mentor

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401K plan

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation & Controls in Aurora, IL to lead, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated production systems.

This senior role emphasizes ownership, mentorship, and collaboration with engineering and operations to improve reliability and product quality. The position offers full-time hours with flexible shift options and pay up to $50/hour, reflecting seniority and manufacturing expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of instrumentation and controls experience in manufacturing.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and automation system knowledge.
• Experience supporting production lines and equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and repair for instrumentation, controls, and automation.
• Diagnose PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and networks.
• Support production to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Mentor maintenance technicians and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls experience

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Root cause analysis

Mentoring / leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics / Electrical Tech

Tools

Rockwell/AB PLCs

CMMS SAP

Industrial networks

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation & Controls in Aurora, IL to lead, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated production systems.

This senior role emphasizes ownership, mentorship, and collaboration with engineering and operations to improve reliability and product quality. The position offers full-time hours with flexible shift options and pay up to $50/hour, reflecting seniority and manufacturing expertise.