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Actalent

Controls Technician

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Controls Technician Job Description This position is for a Controls Technician responsible for conducting equipment setup, troubleshooting, repair, and performing corrective/preventative maintenance for all manufacturing equipment within the facility. The role also optimizes existing machine controls, performance, and output. It works closely with maintenance to provide troubleshooting skills, training, and plans layouts, installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. Responsibilities Conduct equipment setup, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance for all manufacturing equipment. Optimize existing machine controls, performance, and output. Plan layouts, install, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs on equipment by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and drawings. Essential Skills Working knowledge of PLCs, preferably Siemens, but experience with any major PLC programs is acceptable. Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics. Experience with welding and NEC standards. Additional Skills & Qualifications Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred, or equivalent experience. 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Candidates without a degree must have 5 years of direct experience. Work Environment 100% onsite. Working hours are Monday through Friday, 7am-3:30pm, with 5-10 hours of overtime each week. One Saturday on-call overtime is split between the 8 technicians. The dress code is business casual, with a requirement for closed-toed shoes and safety glasses. The team consists of 8 maintenance technicians, and this role will be the only controls technician. The environment is a very clean and organized manufacturing floor. The culture is family-oriented with an average tenure of 10 years, fostering a great work culture and employee benefits. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $68640.00/yr. 3 Weeks PTO day 1: it is on an accrual. Allow employees to go into the negative 40 hours. HSA, FSA, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental Discounts on Pet Insurance All major Holidays off If business is slow during Christmas they shut down Educational reimbursement programs Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lawrenceville,GA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

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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.

$63,639 / year median in Georgia

+11% projected growth

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