Controls Technician

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Controls Technician to join our expanding team. This role has become available due to a team member reducing their hours. You will play an essential part in supporting a large capacity expansion project, which includes building new equipment and systems, bringing equipment online, and enhancing power distribution. This position will initially be based at our primary site for 6–8 months before transitioning to our Sauk City facility.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate new equipment, including processing units.
• Bring equipment online, such as pneumatics, steam control, and PLCs.
• Run electrical conduit, pull wires, and terminate electrical cabinets and panels.
• Add and enhance power distribution systems.
• Replicate and implement existing systems that are three stories in height.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting.
• Capable of running electrical conduit and wiring.
• Familiarity with automation processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with PLC troubleshooting and pneumatic transfers.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with running electrical conduit and power distribution systems.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as FDA/cGMP is highly advantageous.

Work Environment

You will be part of a 17-member team, working closely with 5–6 colleagues daily, alongside facility support and electricians. The work involves both indoor and outdoor activities, requiring adherence to safety standards. The dress code is casual, suitable for a hands-on technical environment. Travel to the Sauk City facility will be required after the initial 6–8 months at the primary site.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $24.00 – $36.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• 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)