Job Title: Controls Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Controls Technician to join our team. The role offers two schedule options: weekday nights from 5 PM to 5:30 AM, or weekend days from Friday to Sunday from 5 AM to 5:30 PM. The ideal candidate will excel in troubleshooting process and production equipment, serving as the lead troubleshooter for higher-level electrical and automation issues during their shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting for higher-level electrical and automation issues on assigned shifts.
• Train personnel on electrical and automation systems throughout the plant.
• Support, provide training, and conduct audits for the plant’s Lockout/Tagout program.
• Install, maintain, repair, or replace control devices such as HMIs, VFDs, PLC components.
• Participate in and comply with regulatory and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Monitor significant plant downtime events and initiate problem-solving activities.
• Support implementation and improvement of existing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate and supervise equipment installation associated with facility needs.
• Procure replacement and upgrade hardware as needed.
• Perform maintenance, repair, or calibration of electrical control components.
• Communicate issues and potential required changes with the Controls Engineer.
• Evaluate electrical equipment operation, suggest necessary actions for malfunctions or improvements.
• Monitor various plant utilities including chillers, air compressors, security systems, and fire protection systems.
• Complete process and preventive maintenance work orders and capture associated data.
• Maintain plant electrical control systems on equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.
• Troubleshoot electrical control issues and repair failures of production and facilities equipment.
• Install and monitor current monitoring systems.
• Enhance hardware and software knowledge for up-to-date troubleshooting capabilities.
• Develop control skills with mechanical and electrical maintenance technicians.
• Execute projects as needed.
• Assist mechanical and electrical technicians with preventive maintenance, breakdowns, and work orders.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• 3 years of controls experience.
• Knowledge of PLC language (ladder logic, structured text, sequential function charts).
• Proficient in working with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, level controls, AC/DC drives, VFDs.
• Industrial electrical AC/DC troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of CMMS, SAP, MS programs.
• Ability to utilize electrical instruments in troubleshooting control systems.
• Awareness of electrical codes such as NEMA.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of safe working practices around moving and electrical equipment.
• Understanding of OSHA and industrial safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with controls is preferred.
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to be a team player.
• Ability to pass on information and training to others.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, internal training, and ample room for growth. We offer up to 90% tuition reimbursement to support your professional development.

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud machinery, fumes, odors, and dust.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $77168.00 - $83969.00/yr.

Benefit packet availalbe at request

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Senatobia,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.