Industrial Controls Technician – Manufacturing

Location: Pontiac, NY. Full-time, contract-to-hire or direct hire.

About the role

We are actively seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to join a well-established manufacturing operation in Pontiac, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex machinery, working with industrial automation, and keeping production equipment operating at peak performance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical and automated control systems.
• Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, relays, and control circuits.
• Identify and resolve electrical and automation-related equipment failures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Assist with equipment installations, startups, and system improvements.
• Minimize downtime through effective troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow established safety procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial electrical, controls, or automation maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing required.
• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Working knowledge of VFDs, motors, sensors, relays, and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated production equipment independently.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Food manufacturing or packaging experience is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Pay

$25–$36 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, starting at 8:00 AM, with typical end times between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM depending on workload. Saturday maintenance approximately 4–6 hours as needed.