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Prime Controls, LP
Controls & Instrumentation Technician
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A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.
$66,661 / year median in Arizona
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Controls & Instrumentation Technician 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars Mesa, AZ 85201 $34.60 - $41.66 an hour - Full-time Prime Controls, LP 47 reviews $34.60 - $41.66 an hour - Full-time Company Overview Prime Controls is a Systems Integration and I&C (Instrumentation & Control) Construction firm dedicated to delivering comprehensive industrial automation and control solutions. With extensive expertise and experience, we take full responsibility for designing, installing, and maintaining sophisticated control systems tailored to diverse manufacturing environments. Job Summary Why this role This is not a maintenance job. As a Controls & Instrumentation Technician at Prime Controls, you will be embedded in complex systems integration projects from the ground up — troubleshooting, commissioning, programming, and solving problems that actually matter. You will work alongside engineers on large-scale industrial automation systems, travel to customer sites, and build the kind of hands-on experience that accelerates a career. If you want to do real work on real systems with a team that takes quality seriously, this is the role. What you'll own Troubleshoot, calibrate, install, test, and commission instrumentation and automation systems on large industrial processes. Diagnose and repair instrumentation — from I/O operation and calibration to defective drives, motors, and electronic components. Set up new instrumentation using schematics and drawings, calibrating to spec from day one. Work directly with engineers to test and commission PLC systems, troubleshoot logic issues, and validate installed equipment during start-up. Program and navigate PLCs and HMIs, including communications drivers, connections, and controlled logic manipulation. Identify and source parts and components for PLC, network, computer, and software systems on integration projects. Develop and assemble project documentation and user manuals throughout the development process. What you bring 4 years in contorls and instrumentation Proven experience in industrial electrician work with a solid understanding of electrical circuits, schematics, and control wiring Hands-on experience with hydraulics, sensors, calibration techniques, and precision measuring instruments Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), AutoCAD, Calypso platform, CNC machinery, and vision inspection systems Strong mechanical knowledge related to industrial maintenance; capable of troubleshooting mechanical components in conjunction with electrical systems Knowledge of high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical safety standards; experience working with high-voltage equipment preferred Experience in field service roles supporting manufacturing environments or industrial plants Ability to read technical schematics accurately; experience with AutoCAD is advantageous Excellent problem-solving skills combined with customer service orientation to support client needs effectively Military background or certifications are a plus; candidates should demonstrate adaptability in dynamic environments Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in industrial automation! Your expertise will help drive innovation while ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability across our clients' operations.