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Hearthside Food Solutions LLC

Controls Technician - 1st & 2nd Shift

Pay: $88,192/yr

Posted: 07/02/2026

Location: Carol Stream, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/24/2026

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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.

$67,013 / year median in Illinois

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Controls Technician - 1st & 2nd Shift Req #9743 Carol Stream, 720 Center Ave, Carol Stream, Illinois, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1:00

AM What We Offer:

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

health/dental/vision insurance
flex spending accounts
401(k)
short & long-term disability
paid holidays and vacation
bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.

). About the

Controls Technician Role:

This position will be responsible for development, testing and implementation of all programming and electrical controls. This would include all programmable controller platforms, graphical user interface platforms, gateways, AC/DC electrical schematic development and debugging as well as training personnel on these systems both operationally and technically. This position is key to Hearthside as most of the systems in place currently need to be upgraded and there are many missing electrical schematics this position could help to develop for troubleshooting purposes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Electrical System project management. Electrical/Programming troubleshooting. Electrical/Programming training of technicians. Manage inventory of print library/archive and backups for all machines.

Qualifications:

Electrical System knowledge and experience to include VFD(s), Servos, high and low voltage troubleshooting. Ability and experience troubleshooting and modifying Electrical/PLC-GUI Programming/Controls Ability to use laptop to troubleshoot a PLC problem. Ability to use laptop to point a Maintenance Technician to a machine problem. Ability to troubleshoot scale, x-ray, and checkweigher problems. Ability to resolve VFD, Servo, safety module or miscellaneous drive faults. Ability to make PLC program modifications and tuning adjustments (timers, fault capture) Possess a basic understanding of PID loops. AutoCAD electrical schematic one-line drawing development, preferred but not required. AutoCAD mechanical drawing development preferred but not required.

NFPA 70E

Arc Flash safety certification is a plus. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Successfully multi-task. Ability to read and write in English.

Starting Pay:

Level I $42.40/hr., We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90 th day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Interested in the Controls Technician role? Apply now! Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Details Job Family Maintenance Pay Type Hourly Scan this QR code and apply! Download Carol Stream, 720 Center Ave, Carol Stream, Illinois, United States of America