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Controls Technician

aerotekFishers, IN

2 days ago

Occupations

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Industries

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process VariablesCommercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and MaintenanceRelay and Industrial Control Manufacturing

$72800.00 - $93600.00/yr

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About the role

Controls Technician The Controls Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting electrical, instrumentation, and automated control systems throughout a chemical manufacturing facility. This role involves working closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to troubleshoot equipment failures, minimize downtime, and maintain safe and reliable plant operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on industrial controls experience and the ability to independently troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, electrical circuits, VFDs, sensors, motors, instrumentation, and automated process equipment.
Responsibilities:
  • Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related equipment failures throughout the manufacturing facility.
  • Diagnose issues involving PLCs, I/O, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, VFDs, motors, and control circuits.
  • Use PLC software and ladder logic to identify faults and determine the cause of equipment or process problems.
  • Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems and equipment, including systems up to 480V.Maintain and troubleshoot process instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, and level devices.
  • Perform basic instrumentation calibration and verification.
  • Troubleshoot automated process equipment including pumps, mixers, tanks, valves, motors, drives, and related chemical-processing equipment.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on electrical and control systems.
  • Replace and configure sensors, switches, transmitters, motors, drives, and other electrical/control components as needed.
  • Assist with PLC programming changes and equipment modifications when necessary.
  • Support equipment installations, upgrades, startups, and continuous-improvement projects.
  • Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
  • Properly document repairs, troubleshooting activities, and completed work orders using the facility's CMMS.Follow all plant safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and outside vendors.
  • Essential Skills:
  • Hands-on industrial controls experience.
  • Ability to independently troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, electrical circuits, VFDs, sensors, motors, instrumentation, and automated process equipment.
  • Experience with PLC software and ladder logic.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
  • Understanding of industrial electrical systems and equipment up to 480V.
Additional Skills & Qualifications: Experience in instrumentation calibration and verification. Knowledge of process instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, and level devices. Advanced programming or controls-system design experience is beneficial.
Why Work Here? Join a growing company with a collaborative environment that provides stock options and the opportunity for quick growth. The leadership team is supportive, and there is a strong partnership with the Department of Defense, offering exciting career development prospects.
Work Environment:
  • The work environment includes facilities located in Marion and Noblesville, operating on the 1st shift. Employees will be engaged in a dynamic and supportive setting that emphasizes safety and teamwork.
  • Job Type & Location:
  • This is a Permanent position based out of Fishers, IN.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $93600.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Fishers, IN.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$72800.00 - $93600.00/yr

Experience level

Senior

Location

Fishers, IN

Occupation

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Industry

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

Posted

2 days ago

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