Electrical Controls Technician

Job overview

The Electrical Controls Technician is an onsite role in West Chicago, IL, paying $55–$60 per hour. The position supports electrical automation and controls work in a manufacturing environment. The technician installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains control systems and production equipment. This work helps keep machinery and integrated controls operating reliably, including through preventive maintenance and diagnosis of equipment issues.

What you'll do

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot sensors, switches, PLC I/O modules, and control wiring
• troubleshoot analog and digital controls, power distribution, motors, drives, and feedback devices
• program and modify PLC and HMI systems, including ladder logic
• diagnose communication and equipment issues using electrical schematics
• perform preventive maintenance on guided vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical controls technician

west chicago il

electrical automation services

$55–$60 per hour

3rd shift

2nd shift option

plc

hmi

ladder logic

servo systems

production equipment

overtime

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• relocation assistance
• 10 paid holidays
• PTO upon start.

Why this role

The posting states ability to work 3rd shift and asks about 2nd shift (2–10 pm) or 3rd shift (10 pm–6 am); overtime is paid at 1.5 times after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours. High school diploma or equivalent and demonstrated PLC and servo-system experience are required.

About the employer

Electrical Automation Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.