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Job Title: Maintenance Controls Technician

Job Description

As a Controls Technician II, you will support the effective use and functionality of automated equipment within a fully automated Distribution Center, while mentoring technician associates. You will leverage your technical knowledge and skills to diagnose electrical control issues down to a component level, including capacitors, inductors, diodes, LEDs, and transistors. Additionally, you will program basic changes to PLC Controllers and troubleshoot communication issues with devices connected to various networks.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure effective preventative maintenance plans and schedules for all facility equipment and systems.

+ Diagnose and repair Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System-related errors within the Distribution Center.

+ Oversee maintenance, modifications, and system upgrades of Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System controls.

+ Assess the efficiency of materials handling equipment and automated picking systems and define necessary modifications.

+ Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks to ensure continued productivity with warehouse operations.

+ Maintain CMMS/EAM system on repairs required and performed on equipment in the Distribution Center.

+ Manage the inventory of spare parts.

+ Work extended hours, as needed, to meet productivity goals.

+ Perform related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience.

+ Strong technical and operational knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment and systems.

+ Ability to read and interpret CAD layouts, IPB diagrams, and electrical circuitry diagrams and drawings.

+ Proficient in diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical issues.

+ Ability to test equipment and instrumentation systems including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment chemicals.

+ Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) preferred.

+ Working knowledge of computer systems and personal computers.

+ Experience with computer software including MS Office and MHE software such as RSLogix and Sort Director.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to diagnose electrical control issues to a component level.

+ Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.

+ Knowledge of pressure transducers, flow meters, photovoltaic sensors, bridge and full wave rectifiers.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, child care assistance, and a 401k with matching contributions. Take advantage of stock purchase options and generous PTO. Major holidays are observed, and safety shoes are provided without limit. Additionally, all necessary tools and uniforms are supplied.

Work Environment

Work in a 350,000 square foot climate-controlled distribution center that is exceptionally clean. Opportunities are available for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70720.00 - $85000.00/yr.

MDV and life insurance

Child care assistance

401k with match

Stock purchase options

PTO- 4 weeks of PTO after 90 days

After 5 years they get 5 weeks

+ holidays (just the major ones)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.