Job Title: Controls Technician I

Job Description

This role primarily involves assembling control panels, assisting with wiring panels, and supporting the on-site installation of panels. You may also aid in the repair of electrical components as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assemble routine and basic control panels under supervision.
• Read and interpret simple electrical layout drawings and diagrams.
• Lay out enclosures, back panels, and components per drawings, ensuring proper placement.
• Assemble and mount components to enclosure and back panels upon approval.
• Print wire labels and engrave panel tags.
• Assist with installing and wiring controls per detailed electrical instructions, drawings, and schematics.
• Perform continuity and simple function tests of control panels to verify wiring.
• Prepare finished assemblies for shipment including wrapping, packaging, and strapping to skids.
• Assist with tests and repairs of drives, contactors, circuit breakers, encoders, and tach generators, and record results.
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper safety equipment including eye, ear, and hand protection.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment at all times.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely.
• Promote a strong company image and maintain positive working relationships.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Perform work according to established company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Essential Skills

• Experience with control panels and/or electrical experience (2+ years).
• Basic understanding of electrical characteristics of materials and their applications.
• Basic understanding of electrical symbols and components, including their uses and applications.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment including DMMs and Meggar.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic to moderately complex written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision-making related to standard/routine duties within set company standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics with two or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motor control technology highly preferred.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Ability to operate hydraulic shear, chop saw, band saw, drill press, etc.

Why Work Here?

Experience a unique blend of a small business and family feel in a large international company environment. Take advantage of advancement opportunities and a robust benefits package. Work alongside tenured employees who have advanced within the organization. Enjoy the empowerment to make decisions that benefit both the company and its customers. Benefit from a pay increase opportunity as part of a non-assembly line production environment, allowing for the application of skills and knowledge from project to project.

Work Environment

This role is based in a very large job shop facility with over ten different shops at the main location. The environment is semi-climate controlled, with conditions varying from hot in the summer to cool in the winter. The position requires working 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Attire includes shop-appropriate clothing, steel toe boots, work pants, and high-visibility shirts provided by Aerotek. Other personal protective equipment, such as earplugs, safety glasses, gloves, and respirators, is provided by the company.

• Starting $24+/hr+, higher payrates available based on skills & experience in Evansville, IN!!!***

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Evansville,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.