Job Description

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Compensation: $40-$45/hour

Schedule: Day Shift | Monday-Friday

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Technician to join a growing industrial operation. This position is ideal for a hands-on technician who enjoys troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing automation and control systems in a production environment.

This is a field-focused role where you'll spend your time diagnosing issues, supporting operations, and ensuring equipment reliability—not sitting behind a desk programming all day.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems

• Support Allen Bradley PLC platforms and related control systems

• Diagnose and resolve instrumentation and electrical control issues

• Work with HMI/touchscreen interfaces and industrial networking systems

• Troubleshoot and calibrate pressure transmitters, level transmitters, and related instrumentation

• Maintain and improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency

• Support plant operations through timely troubleshooting and repairs

• Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Allen Bradley PLC experience preferred

• Experience with Automation Direct systems a plus

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

• Experience with industrial networking and HMI systems

• Knowledge of instrumentation, including 4-20mA loops, pressure transmitters, and level transmitters

• Ability to work independently in a production environment

• Hands-on maintenance and controls experience required

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Day shift schedule• Stable company environment

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Opportunity to work with advanced automation and controls systems

• High-impact role supporting critical operations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.