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Job Title: Controls Technician Job Description

Join our team as a Controls Technician, where you will play a pivotal role in the installation and assembly of custom machinery within automated manufacturing environments. Your expertise will be critical for reading electrical schematics for machinery, parts, and wiring, as well as working in the field for testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

+ Install and assemble custom machinery in automated manufacturing settings.

+ Read and interpret electrical schematics for machinery, parts, and wiring.

+ Conduct fieldwork for testing and commissioning of equipment.

+ Troubleshoot PLCs and wiring issues.

+ Ensure machine safety and adhere to safety protocols.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in electrical schematics and wiring.

+ Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.

+ Knowledge of 480v and 600v electrical systems.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with installation and electrical blueprints.

+ Familiarity with machine safety protocols.

+ Ability to provide innovative solutions and ideas.

Work Environment

Work primarily in a shop environment with approximately 20% travel required for fieldwork, typically lasting 3-5 days. Enjoy a family-oriented culture where you can see projects through from start to finish and have the opportunity to advance into design or development roles. The company is an industry leader in robotic taping applications, offering solutions for clipping, sonic welding, and screwdriving, primarily serving tier 1 automotive suppliers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Paris, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.