Industrial Control Technician

Stoughton Trailers, LLC•Town of Decatur, WI

About The Position

The Industrial Control Technician supports the maintenance and improvement of industrial automation and control systems, with a focus on safety, reliability, and learning. The role supports production and facility equipment through emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance and works with equipment such as CNC machines, robotics, PLC and control systems, pumps, welders, presses, punches, shears, conveyors, cranes, hoists, HVAC, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and paint equipment. The technician works with electrical components including relays, sensors, AC/DC motors, servo systems, drives, and pneumatic systems; assists with PLC and HMI program creation and modification; and troubleshoots electrical and control systems operating from 5 VAC to 600 VAC. The role provides production reliability and troubleshooting support in collaboration with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering. It assists with diagnosing and repairing equipment failures using root-cause analysis, calibrating and repairing equipment using schematics, diagrams, manuals, and engineering specifications, monitoring performance to reduce downtime, and supporting improvements in safety, quality, OEE, delivery, and productivity. It also helps maintain electrical and controls documentation, PLC and HMI backups, control drawings, CMMS records, maintenance inventory, and databases; coordinates with OEMs and trade contractors; and provides technical support to engineers and project managers on automation projects. The technician follows safety and environmental requirements, including LOTO, electrical safety and Arc Flash prevention, confined-space procedures, fall protection, and hazardous-material handling. The role uses tools and equipment such as multimeters, hand and power tools, forklifts, aerial lifts, and overhead cranes. It requires reliable attendance, support for mandatory overtime, provision of personal tools, and completion of required training. Work is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to electrical systems, machinery, heights, and physical demands. The position is described as a foundational role supporting Stoughton Trailers’ automation strategy and Industry 4.0 initiatives, with potential to grow into advanced controls, automation, or electrical leadership roles.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in automation, robotics, or industrial controls.
NFPA 70E Certification.
Ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs.
Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and schematics.
Willingness to learn advanced automation, control, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Basic computer and multimeter skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and accept feedback.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math skills, including fractions.
Willingness to participate in additional trade or technical education.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reliable attendance and ability to support mandatory overtime.
Ability to provide own tools.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree in Automation, Robotics, Controls, Electrical, or a related field.
OSHA Certification.

Responsibilities

Support production and facility equipment through emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance.
Work with CNC machines, robotics, PLC and control systems, pumps, welders, presses, punches, shears, conveyors, cranes, hoists, HVAC, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and paint equipment.
Work with relays, sensors, AC/DC motors, servo systems, drives, and pneumatic systems.
Assist with creating and modifying PLC and HMI programs.
Troubleshoot electrical and control systems operating from 5 VAC to 600 VAC.
Provide troubleshooting and production reliability support in collaboration with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering.
Assist in diagnosing, locating, and repairing complex equipment failures using root-cause analysis tools.
Calibrate, align, troubleshoot, and repair equipment using electrical schematics, prints, diagrams, manuals, and engineering specifications.
Monitor equipment performance and help reduce downtime using sound maintenance practices.
Identify and support improvement opportunities for safety, quality, OEE, delivery, and productivity.
Help maintain electrical and controls documentation, PLC and HMI backups, and control drawings.
Coordinate with OEMs and trade contractors to ensure work is completed safely and correctly.
Support CMMS usage, maintenance inventory tracking, and database updates.
Provide technical support to engineers and project managers on automation projects.
Follow job and environmental safety requirements, including LOTO, electrical safety and Arc Flash prevention, confined-space procedures, fall protection, and hazardous-material handling.
Safely operate multimeters, hand and power tools, forklifts, aerial lifts, and overhead cranes.
Perform assigned tasks safely, efficiently, timely, and accurately; maintain reliable attendance and support mandatory overtime.
Provide own tools and complete required training; perform other duties as assigned.