Controls Technician

Thompson First Group is seeking an Industrial Automation & Controls Technician for a direct hire opportunity with a local manufacturing client.

Candidates with experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, control systems, and industrial automation equipment are encouraged to apply. This is a hands-on maintenance position supporting critical manufacturing operations in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Accident prevention – actively identify, correct, and/or report safety hazards to prevent accidents.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation and control system components including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, transmitters, control valves, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Diagnose and resolve faults within control panels, I/O systems, instrumentation loops, and industrial communication networks.
• Perform routine inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance on automation and instrumenta...