Industrial Controls Technician

Productive Resources•Stoughton, WI

About The Position

Productive Resources is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician to join its engineering team at a customer facility in Stoughton, Wisconsin. This full-time position is indefinite in duration and offers opportunities for professional growth. The technician supports the maintenance and improvement of industrial automation and controls systems, with an emphasis on safety, reliability, and continued learning. The role supports production and facility equipment through emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance. The technician works with manufacturing, electrical, automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, and paint equipment; assists with PLC and HMI programming; troubleshoots electrical and control systems; and helps improve equipment reliability and production performance. The position also supports controls documentation, maintenance systems and inventory, automation projects, and coordination with equipment manufacturers and contractors. The role requires reliable attendance, participation in mandatory overtime, provision of personal tools, and completion of required safety and technical training. Candidates must undergo pre-employment background and drug screening and provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in automation, robotics, or industrial controls.
NFPA 70E Certification is required.
Ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs.
Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and schematics.
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 learn advanced automation, control, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Willingness to participate in additional trade or technical education and required ongoing safety and technical training.
Ability to provide own tools.
Reliable attendance and willingness to support mandatory overtime.
Must complete pre-employment background screening and drug testing.
Must provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

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.
Maintain and work with CNC machines, robotics, PLC and control systems, pumps, welders, presses, punches, shears, conveyors, cranes, hoists, HVAC and electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, 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 up to 600 VAC.
Provide troubleshooting and production-reliability support in collaboration with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering.
Help diagnose, locate, and repair complex equipment failures using root-cause analysis tools.
Calibrate, align, troubleshoot, and repair equipment using electrical schematics and prints, diagrams, manuals, and engineering specifications.
Monitor equipment performance and help reduce downtime using sound maintenance practices.
Identify and support improvements to safety, quality, OEE, delivery, and productivity.
Support maintenance of 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 personal tools and complete required training.