• Controls Technician

    Actalent (Washington, MO)


    Controls Technician

    Job Description

    As a Controls Technician, you will be responsible for in-house commissioning, troubleshooting, and final testing of our full product line, including various systems. Collaborate with the service and engineering departments to continuously improve these product lines and deliver a quality product to the customer.

    Responsibilities

    + Troubleshoot, identify root causes, and solve operational issues associated with shrink wrap and bundling machinery in-house and at customer locations.

    + Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

    + Install and start up systems, including systems integration with other OEM equipment in the field.

    + Train appropriate personnel in the field and in-house on proper setup, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.

    + Perform extensive mechanical and electrical modifications, including PLC program modifications, kit installations, and servo drive reconfigurations.

    + Submit reports on machine and system installations, warranty repairs, overall performance levels, problems, and product improvement or enhancement opportunities to the service manager for follow-up.

    + Communicate daily with the service coordinator to ensure all field issues are completed and approved by the customer.

    Essential Skills

    + 3-5 years of experience in the industry, particularly in PLC troubleshooting.

    + Experience with Allen-Bradley, electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.

    + Proficient in reading mechanical and electrical schematics.

    + Experience working with industrial machinery.

    + High-level troubleshooting experience with PLC and HMI.

    + Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + A technical degree is preferred.

    + 5 years of experience repairing and troubleshooting packaging equipment, including extensive Allen-Bradley PLC, servo, and HMI programming.

    + A 2-year degree or certificate in Industrial Automation or Industrial Electronics is highly desired.

    + Experience with Emerson and Hitachi VFDs.

    + Experience with Red Lion HMIs and temperature controllers.

    + Experience with SolidWorks and E Drawings.

    + Previous experience with packaging equipment and conveyor systems preferred.

    + Travel experience preferred.

    + Familiarity with Allen-Bradley Compact Logix/MicroLogix programming/editing capabilities.

    + Familiarity with servo systems and motion controls, particularly Allen-Bradley.

     

    Work Environment

     

    + The position is on-site from Monday to Friday with flexibility on start times

    + Weekends involve voluntary work, with compensation at 1.5x on Saturday and 2.0x on Sunday

    + Travel up to 25% and weekends may be necessary.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, Missouri.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Washington,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.