Job Description

TITLE: Controls Technician – 3rd Shift
Comp: $32–$37/hr + $0.75 shift premium
Location: Lafayette, IN (Onsite – Night Shift, 7PM–7AM, 2-2-3 schedule)

Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a Controls Technician direct hire position in Lafayette, IN.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic equipment including PLCs, drives, power supplies, and test equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical circuits and industrial motors
• Troubleshoot and support industrial automation systems (PLCs, VFDs, HMIs)
• Work with industrial voltages including 480VAC, 120VAC, and 24VDC
• Install electrical circuits, pull wire, and run conduit
• Build and maintain electrical control cabinets
• Perform equipment startup and shutdown following safety and OSHA procedures
• Support preventive maintenance and assist broader maintenance team as needed
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation
• Train and support other technical staff
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment

Required Skills:

• Two-year technical degree, accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Strong PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen Bradley preferred)
• Ability to program/install VFDs and HMIs
• Experience using diagnostic tools (multimeter, megger, amp meter, infrared scanner, etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working at heights or in aerial lifts
• Basic computer proficiency

Preferred Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Decision-making ability
• Technical aptitude and learning orientation