Industrial Controls Technician (Nights)

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Technician Job Number: 55350412 Compensation: $35-50 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Controls Technician (Night Shift)
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Pay: $35-45/hr
(6pm–6am) Rotating

Position Overview:
The Industrial Controls Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting electrical, controls, and communication issues on complex production lines. This role supports PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, VFDs, servo drives, industrial networks, and vision inspection systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and automated production equipment
  • Support mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting
  • Set up and troubleshoot motion control systems and VFDs
  • Maintain and troubleshoot in-line vision systems (Cognex)
  • Perform PLC and HMI software upgrades and verification
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
  • Document work performed in a regulated environment
  • Assist engineers with automation upgrades and solutions
  • Train technicians and operators on equipment and processes
  • Follow safety and electrical procedures
Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of industrial controls troubleshooting experience
  • Experience with PLCs, HMIs, motion control, VFDs, and servo systems
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and automated system drawings
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Associate degree or technical training in Industrial Controls or related field preferred
  • Experience with RSLogix, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Cognex, or Siemens S7 is a plus
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Maggie Hansen

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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