Controls & Instrumentation Technician

Prime Controls

$104K — $117K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience as an instrumentation or controls technician
  • Solid understanding of AC and DC drives and speed feedback devices
  • Working knowledge of temperature control components and PID/control loop theory
  • Proficiency with PLC and HMI systems, including program navigation and communications drivers
  • Strong grasp of Ethernet communications and industrial network connections
  • Ability to diagnose defective components and electronic devices using diagnostic equipment
  • Comfortable reading schematics and technical drawings

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, calibrate, install, and commission systems at customer sites
  • Diagnose instrumentation functionality and repair using meters and calibration tools
  • Set up and calibrate new instrumentation to specifications
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on test apparatus
  • Work with engineers to test and commission PLC systems
  • Program PLCs and HMIs; assist with parts identification for integration
  • Develop and assemble project documentation and user manuals

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account(s)
  • Generous PTO
  • Numerous culture events
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401k matching
Full Job Description
Overview

What You'll Do

  • Troubleshoot, calibrate, install, and commission instrumentation and automation systems at customer sites
  • Diagnose instrumentation functionality and I/O operation; repair using a variety of meters and calibration tools
  • Set up new instrumentation and calibrate to specifications using schematics and drawings
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on test apparatus and peripheral equipment
  • Work alongside engineers to test and commission PLC systems, including program logic validation and start-up troubleshooting
  • Program PLCs and HMIs; identify parts and components for system integration projects
  • Develop and assemble project documentation and user manuals

What You'll Bring
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience as an instrumentation or controls technician
  • Solid understanding of AC and DC drives and speed feedback devices
  • Working knowledge of temperature control components and PID/control loop theory
  • Proficiency with PLC and HMI systems, including program navigation, controlled manipulation, and communications drivers
  • Strong grasp of Ethernet communications and industrial network connections
  • Ability to diagnose defective components, motors, drives, and electronic devices using diagnostic equipment
  • Comfortable reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings

Schedule & Compensation
  • $40-$45/hr based on experience ($104K-$117K annually at 50 hrs/week)
  • Consistent 50-hour work week - predictable income without depending on variable overtime
  • Travel to customer sites as required; mileage and expenses covered

Why Prime Controls
  • Work on diverse, complex projects - no two days look the same
  • Collaborative team of engineers and technicians who invest in each other
  • Exposure to a wide range of industrial sectors and equipment platforms
  • Travel to customer sites gives you hands-on experience you can't get in a shop environment
  • Competitive compensation based on experience


Benefits

What We Offer

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Salary range: 40-46/hr
  • Flexible Spending Account(s)
  • Generous PTO
  • Numerous culture events
  • ESOP
  • 401k matching and more!


Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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