Controls Technician

Job Title:

Controls Technician Job Description This hands-on position requires a skilled technician to troubleshoot PLCs (including Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, and some Siemens), maintain and repair instrumentation, support daily plant operations, and assist with new automation installations in a highly automated facility. The technician will split their time between project-based automation work and responding to equipment issues, spending about 75% of their time on the production floor and 25% in the office. Responsibilities Troubleshoot mechanical issues and fabricate repair parts as needed. Complete preventive and predictive maintenance activities according to work orders, technical manuals, and management direction. Partner closely with maintenance leadership to improve maintenance programs and practices. Support plant operations by repairing and maintaining all production equipment and company assets at the Dubuque, Iowa facility. Ensure reliable and safe operation of manufacturing equipment in a food production environment. Essential Skills 2+ years of instrumentation experience. 2+ years of PLC troubleshooting experience in an industrial environment. Two-year technical degree in Electrical or Mechanical fields. Mechanical aptitude and prior work in a food manufacturing environment. Live within 45 minutes of Dubuque for on-call rotation. Additional Skills & Qualifications Mechanically inclined. Previous experience in a food environment (e.g., USDA, Tyson, Kraft, Hormel). Work Environment The work environment is a mix of on-floor and office tasks, with a 25%/75% split between office and floor work. The role involves working second or third shifts, with shift assignments based on seniority. An on-call schedule is provided a year in advance and is divided among the 12-member team. Work involves a blend of projects for new automation installations and servicing equipment when it goes down. The facility is highly automated, capable of running with only five people. The team consists of 12 maintenance members and four in maintenance leadership. The position reports directly to the automation lead. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Galena, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr. Will be part of the Union Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Galena,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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 Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.