Job Title: Controls Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Controls Technician who will play a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery within a high-volume, continuous-run working environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting PLC controls using a laptop, as this will constitute 50% of the job, with the remaining 50% focused on general maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLC controls using a laptop.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot machinery faults.

• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance within the facility.

• Lubricate and clean parts.

• Read and understand mechanical prints, electrical wiring diagrams, AC/DC, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install mechanical components, electrical controls AC/DC, pneumatic equipment, and hydraulic equipment.

• Perform fabrication of equipment (welding arc and gas).

• Install conduit.

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.

• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.

• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections and inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.

• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.

• Repair or replace defective parts.

• Install special functional and structural parts in devices.

• Start devices to test their performance.

• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.

• Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines.

Essential Skills

• Electromechanical troubleshooting experience.

• PLC controls experience (laptop edits, diagnosing/troubleshooting).

• Industrial manufacturing experience.

• Experience in fabrication and robotics.

• Programming skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge or practical application experience in electrical or mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Flexibility to work additional and flexible hours, including weekends.

• Willingness and ability to work all shifts depending on company business needs.

• Successful completion of a Skilled Trades (Non-Technical) online test before going full-time.

Why Work Here?

Join a Fortune 100 company with operations around the globe. Be part of the world's largest paper and forest products company, specializing in paper, packaging, and forest products for a variety of end uses. Enjoy opportunities for growth and development in a global organization.

Work Environment

Non-climate controlled, flexible, fast-paced environment. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize time and work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Amarillo, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $34.00/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 Amarillo,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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.