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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,