Controls Technician

Position: Controls Technician

Location: Meriden, CT - 06450

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: 11:00 AM to 07:00 PM

Pay Rate: $25 to $35 Depending on experience and skills

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.

Summary

The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and improving electrical, control, and automation systems within a manufacturing or production environment. The position requires hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, and network systems, along with mechanical and fabrication capabilities. The technician will also perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure smooth operation of production and facility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve electrical/control/automation systems, including:
• Drive control components, I/O, PLC devices & logic
• Field control devices
• Network systems and communication
• Robotics
• Conduct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on:
• Web handling production equipment
• Ultrasonic welders, pleaters, pumps, and heat exchangers
• Building HVAC systems and facility utilities
• Document maintenance activities in tracking systems.
• Develop and refine standard work procedures for maintenance operations.
• Perform basic welding, machining, and fabrication using shop equipment, power tools, and precision measurement instruments.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or within 6 months of completing a two-year technical degree or certificate in a related field (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, Robotics & Automation, etc.).
• Minimum 3 years of PLC programming experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Availability to work rotating weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
• Maintenance or Facilities experience is highly preferred.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical prints.
• Basic understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance and condition monitoring techniques.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.