Controls Tech

Now Hiring: Controls Technician

Location: Morrisville, PA

Pay Range: $36.00 – $40.00 / hour

Shift: 12-Hour Rotating Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) Are you a troubleshooting expert who thrives on keeping complex systems running at peak performance? We are looking for a skilled Controls Technician to join our client in Morrisville. You’ll be the go-to person for maintaining, diagnosing, and optimizing our automated manufacturing equipment.

• Diagnose issues with PLCs, HMI panels, and variable frequency drives (VFDs) to minimize downtime.

• Perform routine calibrations and preventative maintenance on automated circuitry and robotic systems.

• Identify opportunities to optimize machine logic and electrical layouts for better efficiency.

• Ensure all electrical and control systems meet rigorous safety standards and local codes.

salary: $75,000 - $83,000 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 7 PM - 7 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Execute scheduled and emergency maintenance on electrical equipment: switchgear, transformers, drives, PLCs, motors, control panels, lighting systems, instrumentation, and robotics.


Analyze wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to diagnose and resolve electrical and control issues.


Install, splice, and terminate cables; set up conduits, junction boxes, raceways, and cable trays.


Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, component testing, and electrical system inspections.


Work on high-voltage systems (substation switchgear, disconnects, grounding), overhead cranes, and power distribution equipment.


Fabricate minor electrical parts; solder, braid, or weld connectors and terminals as needed.


Operate and maintain testing equipment—megohmmeters, voltmeters, amp probes, oscilloscopes—for diagnostics.


Assist with mechanical tasks as needed, including crane/machinery operation, rigging, scaffolding, and supporting piping or structural work.


Maintain accurate maintenance logs, including parts usage, inspection results, downtime, and repair work.


Participate in hazardous materials handling protocols when applicable.


Comply with all safety procedures, wearing required PPE and working at heights or confined spaces when necessary.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working weekends

Skills

• Internal Controls
• PLC
• Electrical
• Blueprint Reading

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.