Controls Technician

Job overview

The Controls Technician role is onsite in Batavia, IL; applicants are asked to live within 40 miles of Batavia. Compensation is $40–$60 per hour. The position supports industrial controls and production equipment, with the posting noting third-shift availability, overtime, 10 paid holidays, and PTO upon start. The technician installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains control systems and production equipment. The work helps keep manufacturing operations functioning by diagnosing electrical and controls issues, modifying PLC logic, and performing preventive maintenance.

What you'll do

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC input/output modules, and control wiring
• troubleshoot analog and digital controls, power distribution systems, 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

controls technician

batavia il

electrical automation services

plc

hmi

ladder logic

servo systems

industrial controls

third shift

$40–$60/hr

no visa sponsorship

health insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Third-shift availability is required; overtime is paid at 1.5 times after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours. Visa sponsorship is not available; 401(k), dental, health, relocation assistance, and vision insurance are listed.

About the employer

Electrical Automation Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.