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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.
$67,013 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Controls Technician $40/hr - $45/hr + Overtime (1.5x) + Training + Career Advancement + Medical, Dental, Vision + 401(k) + PTO Franklin Park, IL (Near O'Hare Airport) Are you from an Automation, Controls, PLC, Electrical Maintenance, or Mechatronics background looking for a hands-on role within a highly automated manufacturing environment? Do you want to work with PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, vision systems, and industrial networks while developing toward an Automation and Controls Engineering career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer operating advanced automated production equipment. The company offers long-term stability, ongoing technical development, and clear progression opportunities for ambitious technicians. In this role, you will troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled equipment, support automation projects, and work closely with engineering and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve production performance. This role would suit someone from an industrial automation, controls, electrical, or mechatronics background looking for a long-term role with genuine technical progression.