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Aerotek
Controls Technician
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What they do
A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.
$76,748 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
- Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and calibration of electrical and instrumentation systems within a large industrial manufacturing environment.
- Top 3 Required Skills
- To be considered, candidates must have hands-on experience in all three of the following areas:
- Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting
- + Troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems, motor controls, MCCs, starters, and VFDs. + Working with electrical systems up to 480V, with medium-voltage experience preferred. + Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
- Instrumentation & Calibration
- + Troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining pressure, flow, level, and temperature instrumentation. + Experience with transmitters, sensors, control loops, and process measurement devices. + Knowledge of 4-20mA signals, HART communication, and calibration equipment.
- Control Valves & Automation
- + Troubleshooting and repairing control valves, actuators, positioners, solenoid valves, and pneumatic systems. + Experience with valve automation and process control systems. + Maintaining automated equipment used in manufacturing or process operations. Candidates without industrial electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting experience will not be considered.
- Responsibilities
- + Troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, and process control equipment.
- Required Qualifications
- + 3+ years of experience as an E&I Technician, Instrument Technician, Industrial Electrician, or related industrial maintenance role.
- Preferred Qualifications
- + Experience with 4160V electrical systems. + Experience with Rosemount instrumentation and Fisher control valves. + Knowledge of relay logic and industrial automation systems. + Experience with boiler controls and compressed air systems. + Familiarity with HART communication protocols and advanced process control systems.
- Schedule & Shift Requirements
- + Union manufacturing environment.
- Work Environment
- + Industrial manufacturing facility with indoor and outdoor work areas. + Exposure to noise, heat, rotating equipment, process operations, and confined spaces. + Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting required. + Work is performed in an active production environment where safety is a top priority.
- Benefits & Perks
- + Competitive union wages + Consistent year-round work and long-term job stability + Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage + 401(k) retirement savings plan + Pension program + Paid vacation and holidays + Annual wage increases + Strong union representation + Opportunities for career growth and advancement If you have experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, process instrumentation, and automated control valves, and are open to working a flexible shift schedule in a union environment, we encourage you to apply.
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $90729.60 - $90729.60/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. Need EVP-401k detailspension detailsbonus detailsAny other benefits package details
- Workplace Type
- This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.
- About Aerotek
- Aerotek® Inc.
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.