Find & Apply For Controls / Valve Technician Jobs in Saint Louis, Missouri

• Job Title: Controls Technician
• Job Description
• The Controls Technician installs, commissions, and maintains conveyor equipment and systems at customer sites across the United States.

This role combines mechanical and electrical installation, PLC troubleshooting, and field service work to ensure conveyor systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications. The position requires extensive travel, hands-on work in industrial environments, and close collaboration with engineering, sales, and customer service teams to deliver high-quality, turnkey conveyance solutions.

• Travel Information
• + Flights, hotels, and rental cars will be provided + Employees will receive $60/day (7 days) per diem + Employees will be traveling 90% of the time and going from client site to client site, 30-60 days at a time + Employees will receive $25/hr during travel hours
• Hours/Schedule Information
• + Employees will work 6-7 days a week, but 7 days will be expected more often than not + Employees will work up to 12 hours a day for a minimum of 18 days per automation line + Primarily Day Shift hours
• Responsibilities
• + Install and commission conveyor equipment and systems, including mechanical and electrical components. + Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards + Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the installation and maintenance of conveyor systems + Communicate project status, risks, and issues to the project manager and internal teams
• Collaborate with other departments such as engineering, sales, and customer service to ensure project success + Maintain accurate project documentation and reports. + Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. + (Other duties may be assigned)
• Essential Skills
• + 3+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical installation, preferably in the conveyor industry
• + Knowledge of conveyor system design, installation, and maintenance
• + Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics. + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills + Ability to work independently and in a team environment + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Willingness to travel to client sites frequently.
• + Physical ability to work in a field installation environment, including the ability to lift and carry heavy equipment. + Experience with basic hand and power tools
• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + High School or GED equivalent, technical degree preferred + Ability to read and interpret documents such as proposals, blueprints, specifications, and procedure manuals + Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

+ Fluent in reading and writing English

+ Understanding of Spanish is a plus, but not required

+ Ability to use multi hand and power tools associated with conveyor installation.

+ While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms and pick up items of at least 50 lbs.

+ Ability to climb ladders, operate a forklift and scissor lift and practice proper safety per OSHA standards.

• Why Work Here?
• + Family owned company that has been in business over 100 years
• $500 bonus for 60 days with no attendance points, and an additional $500 bonus after 120 days with no attendance points. + Invest and care about their employees; Holiday cooks outs and lunch ins + Long term opportunity; company's goal is to bring these candidates in direct + Medical / Vision Insurance when direct
• starts day 1 of employment
• 401k with company match up to 3.

5% if you contribute 6% available after 60 days.

+ Profit Share bonus anywhere from 3-6% based on company performance.

+ Overtime =

BIG PAYCHECK!

+ Tuition Reimbursement

• Work Environment
• This role is field-based and involves working primarily at large distribution and fulfillment facilities, including major e-commerce sites, where you will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and active material handling systems.
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $30.00
• $35.

00/hr. 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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 St. Louis,MO.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.
• About Aerotek
• Aerotek® Inc.

provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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.

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Massachusetts Lie Detector:
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
• We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.

AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.