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Entry Level Controls Technician

Actalent
Cardington, OH Other
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025

Job Title: Controls Technician


Job Description

Performs engineering duties in planning, designing, and installation of electrical industrial controls equipment. Work with multi-functional teams in the implementation of assigned engineering projects. Performs general electrical troubleshooting and downtime support to maintenance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

  • Implement software and hardware changes necessitated by product changes, new machines, or technology.
  • Analyze safety, waste, quality, and downtime data to set priorities for improvement of plant systems.
  • Provide documentation updates and training for maintenance and operations with regard to changes to and upkeep of plant electrical control systems.
  • Provide support to the maintenance team as needed in all areas of plant operations.

Essential Skills

  • Knowledge of PLC, HMI, vision systems, safety devices, and AutoCAD.
  • Electrical troubleshooting.
  • PLC troubleshooting.
  • Vision system expertise.
  • Electrical schematic design.
  • Automation and robotics experience.
  • Mitsubishi PLC knowledge.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • 1 years of experience in a manufacturing/production facility doing electrical/PLC work.
  • Experience with Mitsubishi PLCs is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with electrical design for schematics (AutoCAD Electrical is preferred).
  • An associate or bachelor's degree is not required but relevant experience in the industry (at least 1 year) is essential.

Work Environment

The company is an automotive supplier. This is a production and manufacturing facility that is relatively clean. It is a hands-on position, so the candidate will be expected to be on the floor working with maintenance and production teams. The role offers the opportunity to receive Mitsubishi PLC training and potential future travel to Japan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.50 - $28.00/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 Cardington,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $27 - $28

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