Electrical Controls Technician, Third Shift

Job overview

The Electrical Controls Technician role is onsite in Geneva, IL, and applicants must live within 37 miles of Geneva. Pay is $55–$60 per hour. The role supports electrical controls and production equipment in a manufacturing environment. The position exists to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems and production equipment. It contributes to reliable operations by diagnosing electrical and controls issues, modifying PLC logic, and performing preventive maintenance on vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment.

What you'll do

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity and limit switches, PLC I/O modules, and control wiring
• troubleshoot analog and digital controls, 480V three-phase power distribution, motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and soft starts
• maintain and troubleshoot encoders and load cells
• program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces, including ladder logic modifications
• diagnose communication protocols and equipment issues using electrical schematics
• perform preventive maintenance on laser-guided vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical controls technician

geneva il

electrical automation services

$55–$60/hr

third shift

plc

hmi

ladder logic

servo systems

variable frequency drives

electrical schematics

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

Third-shift availability is specified; the posting also asks about second shift (2–10 p.m.) or third shift (10 p.m.–6 a.m.). Overtime is paid at 1.5 times after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours. Benefits include 10 paid holidays, PTO upon start, and listed insurance and relocation assistance.

About the employer

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