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Instrumentation & Controls Technician

gpac
Jackson, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
Day Shift | Monday-Friday | $40-$45/hour

gpac is partnering with a growing industrial manufacturing company seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Technician to join their maintenance and reliability team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on controls professional who enjoys troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment, instrumentation, and control systems in a production environment. This role is highly visible within the operation and offers the chance to work with advanced automation technology while making a direct impact on plant performance and equipment reliability.

If you enjoy solving problems, working directly with equipment, and keeping operations running efficiently, this could be a great fit.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC-controlled production equipment
  • Support and maintain Allen Bradley PLC systems and associated controls
  • Diagnose electrical, instrumentation, and automation-related issues
  • Work with HMI systems, touchscreen interfaces, and industrial networking components
  • Calibrate and troubleshoot pressure transmitters, level transmitters, flow devices, and related instrumentation
  • Support preventive maintenance and reliability initiatives
  • Respond to equipment issues and minimize operational downtime
  • Partner closely with maintenance and operations teams to improve overall equipment performance
  • Assist with continuous improvement projects related to controls and automation systems

Qualifications

  • 4 years of industrial controls, instrumentation, or automation experience preferred
  • Strong Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting experience required
  • Experience with Automation Direct systems is a plus
  • Knowledge of industrial networking and HMI platforms
  • Experience with instrumentation including:
    • 4-20mA control loops
    • Pressure transmitters
    • Level transmitters
    • Process instrumentation systems
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on maintenance and controls experience required
Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Monday-Friday day shift schedule
  • Competitive compensation of $40-$45/hour
  • Stable and growing industrial operation
  • Opportunity to work with advanced automation and controls technology
  • High-impact position supporting critical plant operations
  • Strong team environment with long-term career growth potential

If you're an experienced controls technician looking for a day-shift opportunity where your troubleshooting skills can make a real impact, we'd love to connect.

Email your confidential resume to Hillary Cooley at hillary.cooley@gogpac.com for immediate consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Salary : $40 - $45

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