Controls Technician - Rockford, MI

• Direct Placement

• 1st shift (7am- 3pm)

• $35.00 - $36.00 per hour

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Controls Technician for a 1st shift position. You will work from 7 AM to 3 PM or 6 AM to 2:30 PM with a rotating weekend schedule announced on Thursdays. This role involves troubleshooting, editing, and programming automated equipment using PLCs, as well as the repair, maintenance, and installation of machinery to ensure efficient production lines.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, edit, and program Automated Equipment using PLCs (primarily Rockwell software).

• Repair, maintain, and install machinery and equipment to ensure efficient production lines and operator workstations.

• Integrate new software into existing machinery to increase efficiency.

• Visually check and troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment on assembly lines and plastic molding machines.

• Replace faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic parts.

• Perform electrical work (60%) and mechanical work (40%).

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in RS Logix.

• Ability to program PLCs from scratch and edit existing programs.

• Experience in troubleshooting and programming robots.

• Knowledge of electrical maintenance, robotics automation, machine maintenance, pneumatics, hydraulics, and wiring.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Journeyman card is a plus.

• Experience building a control system machine from scratch.

• Knowledge of Ignition, Factory Talk, and/or ERP systems.

Why Work Here?

• Monthly incentives for perfect attendance, including a chance to win $150 cash and 2 additional PTO hours.

• Regular celebrations of birthdays and work anniversaries.

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k with 3% match, PTO, affordable healthcare, and weekly pay

• Opportunities for further training, including PLC schooling.

Work Environment

Our company has been a leader in the motion-control mechanical cable industry. We are a smaller, tight-knit shop where teamwork is essential, and everyone wears many hats. During the tour, you will see our employee tenure wall, showcasing the long-term commitment of our team members. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture where your contributions are valued.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70720.00 - $76960.00/yr.

Why would someone want to work at GRC:

• Open to CTH or DP

• Perfect Attendance for 1 month: They're entered in a drawing to win $150 cash

• 2 PTO Hours added for 1 month perfect attendance

• Monthly birthday and work anniversary celebrations

• Full Benefits:

401k: 50% employee contribution up to 3%

Affordable (Single: $7 week/$24 week for family)

Weekly Pay

Dental- $7 week

Benefits after 30 days

1 week vaca

40 sick time hours

Training:

PLC Schooling- they don't currently have a specific program, but are open to sending someone out for training

Journeyman card

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 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.