**Traveling Controls Technician- up to $35/hr**
**100% Travel position**
_Travel can range from 6 to 9 weeks at a time and more._
**MUST HAVE CONVEYOR EXPERIENCE**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Controls Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of conveyor systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards. You will troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, communicate project status to the project manager and internal teams, collaborate with various departments, maintain accurate project documentation, and perform other duties as assigned.
**Responsibilities**
+ Install and commission conveyor equipment and systems, including mechanical and electrical components.
+ Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the installation and maintenance of conveyor systems.
+ Communicate project status, risks, and issues to the project manager and internal teams.
+ Collaborate with other departments such as engineering, sales, and customer service to ensure project success.
+ Maintain accurate project documentation and reports.
+ Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
**Essential Skills**
+ Pre-commissioning and commissioning experience.
+ Experience working with conveyor systems.
+ PLC knowledge.
+ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Willingness to travel to client sites frequently.
+ Physical ability to work in a field installation environment, including the ability to lift and carry heavy equipment.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High school diploma or equivalent required, technical degree preferred.
+ 3+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical installation, preferably in the conveyor industry.
+ Experience with basic hand and power tools.
+ Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
+ Understanding of Spanish is a plus.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
+ Technical ability to use a mobile device such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a family-owned company with over 100 years of history, where employees are valued and cared for. Enjoy company events such as holiday cookouts and lunch-ins, and benefit from long-term opportunities with direct employment. Receive comprehensive medical and vision insurance starting day one, a 401k plan with company match, profit share bonuses, and tuition reimbursement. Take advantage of overtime opportunities for increased earnings.
**Work Environment**
The work environment involves exposure to moving mechanical parts within Amazon facilities, requiring adherence to all EH&S requirements and safety standards set by the facility. Safety is paramount, and the role involves the use of multi-hand and power tools associated with conveyor installation. Employees must be capable of climbing ladders, operating forklifts and scissor lifts, and safely handling materials.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Port Clinton, Ohio.
Travel can range from 6 to 9 weeks at a time and more.
Traveling to all 50 states and can include Canada
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.