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Job Title: Controls TechnicianJob Description

As a Controls Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Plant Engineer in maintaining and troubleshooting the operations of a highly automated 24/7 manufacturing facility. The facility's automated systems include food processing, refrigeration, filling, packaging, boiler, air generation, and wastewater systems. You will report directly to the Plant Engineer and provide support to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

+ Read and understand electrical wiring diagrams.

+ Use Electrical AutoCAD for design purposes.

+ Commission, diagnose, calibrate, maintain, and repair environmental-control systems and processes, utilizing knowledge of electronics, direct digital control (DDC), airflow, hydronics, refrigeration theory, pH sensors, flow meters, electrical meters, and system control techniques.

+ Collaborate with the Controls Engineer, Maintenance Personnel, and plant personnel to ensure all control systems, mechanical and electromechanical field devices operate according to the basis of design.

+ Troubleshoot electrical controls related process issues.

+ Maintain safety standards of equipment and work area and perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with safety policies.

+ Work extended or flexible hours/shifts as required.

+ Review and update all equipment records for history of preventive/predictive maintenance and service activities to ensure an adequate maintenance schedule is in place.

+ Report on the status of assigned equipment maintenance and repair activities to the supervisor.

+ Operate, maintain, and trend the Building Automation Systems for the entire site.

+ Perform preventive maintenance, component replacement, and corrections as needed.

+ Participate in structured group or team activities related to line/area performance improvement, autonomous maintenance, housekeeping, and problem-solving.

+ Share knowledge and develop maintenance skills in operator technicians.

+ Evaluate and provide input for assembly, tooling, and equipment prints for existing and new program changes.

+ Troubleshoot and diagnose instrumentation, set up, and provide some calibration support and training for electricians including ownership of calibration methods.

+ Complete project tasks within time and budget constraints.

+ Work is reviewed for overall accuracy, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment.

Essential Skills

+ Drive change with a positive attitude.

+ Adapt and interact positively in a changing environment.

+ Experience with PLC control systems, programming, integration, installation, upgrade, and troubleshooting of Rockwell, Siemens, ABB, or others.

+ Initialize, modify, upgrade, and troubleshoot VFD including Rockwell, Parker, Lenze, Yokogawa, Reliance, Emerson, ABB.

+ Exercise technical, mechanical, and control system aptitude/skills to accurately identify root causes for machine failures or breakdowns and repair them accordingly.

+ Debugging and troubleshooting of instrumentations and controls.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Proficiency in Allen-Bradley, Allen Bradley PLC, Ladder Logic, troubleshooting, PLC programming, AutoCAD, and HMI programming.

+ Associates degree in controls or electrical engineering technologies or equivalent experience.

+ Minimum 3+ years working in manufacturing; Minimum 2+ years as a controls technician or equivalent experience.

+ Competency with CAD systems, supervisory control systems, Ladder Logic, and other programs specific to the work environment.

Work Environment

The role is set in a highly automated 24/7 manufacturing facility, requiring flexibility with work hours and shifts. The workplace involves working with advanced technologies and equipment, requiring adherence to safety standards and policies. The dress code and attire align with maintaining safety and operational efficiency. The facility is a food and beverage manufacturing setting, and appropriate safety gear such as steel-toe shoes and safety glasses are required. The shift schedule follows a 2-2-3 pattern with rotating day and night shifts from 6am-6:30pm and 6pm-6:30am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.89 - $42.52/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 Auburn,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 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.