Job Description

Controls Technician – Day Shift

Location: Orlando, FL

Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm (24/7 facility; overtime and weekends required during busy periods)

Pay Rate: $40.00/hr

Position Overview

EmployBridge is seeking an experienced Controls Technician to support a manufacturing facility in Orlando, FL. This is a multi-craft technical role responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical production systems. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, self-motivated, and experienced with PLCs, controls, mechanical systems, and high-volume industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities

(Multi-Craft – Electrical/Mechanical/Controls)

• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of PLCs and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, including ladder logic and control wiring issues.
• Read and interpret electrical block diagrams, schematics, and PLC ladder logic.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and automated machinery.
• Follow all company safety rules, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform preventive maintenance including lubrication, measuring wear, and evaluating vibration/noise indicators.
• Respond to emergency or unplanned breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Accurately use diagnostic, measurement, and electrical test equipment.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam system repairs as needed.
• Install wiring and conduit for new and existing equipment (conveyors, controllers, packaging/corrugating machinery, etc.).
• Replace faulty components including relays, sensors, switches, motors, scanners, proximity/photo-eye devices, etc.
• Diagnose and repair electronic components such as printed circuit boards.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC drives and motor systems.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas.
• Complete required maintenance paperwork and records accurately.
• Work collaboratively with team members and leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2-year degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology or equivalent industrial maintenance experience .
• Strong troubleshooting abilities across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Must be able to pass an advanced industrial skills and electrician/instrumentation knowledge assessment.
• Willing to work alternative shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Clean safety record.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office; SAP or similar CMMS preferred).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong quality standards with minimal need for rework.
• Leadership experience a plus (safety committees, 5S involvement, project lead roles).
• Ability to perform administrative and purchasing duties for maintenance parts/requirements.
• Ability to lead maintenance teams during major projects or outages.
• Corrugated or heavy manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• SAP Experience a Plus
• Bilingual A Plus

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Opportunities for leadership development and advancement.
• Supportive, safety-focused work environment.
• Training and skill-development opportunities.

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