Controls Technician

Job Description

Salary : $Excellent

Benefits : To be discussed at interview

Job Type : Direct Hire

Location : Steelton PA

Job Start date : ASAP

We’re supporting our client, a leading metal manufacturer based in Steelton, Pennsylvania who are looking for a Controls Technician to join their growing team. The successful Controls Technician will have experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with strong hands-on experience in controls maintenance or automation systems.

Job Summary :

As a Controls Technician, you’ll be responsible for supporting and maintaining automation and control systems across its production operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring continuous, safe, and efficient manufacturing processes through troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of electrical and control systems.

Responsibilities :

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and related automation equipment.
• Perform electrical and control system diagnostics to minimize downtime and improve process reliability.
• Support production by identifying root causes of control system issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Program, modify, and document PLC logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Maintain and update electrical drawings, wiring schematics, and control documentation.
• Assist in equipment upgrades, retrofits, and automation improvement projects.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to ensure system reliability and compliance with safety standards.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical and control systems.
• Support data acquisition, sensors, and process instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, environmental, and operational policies.

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