Control Systems Technician
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Creekstone Farms is hiring Control Systems Technicians to support and maintain electrical and control systems throughout its facility. Responsibilities vary by level, from wiring, conduit installation, component replacement, and preventive maintenance to troubleshooting drives, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems. Higher-level technicians also mentor colleagues and document maintenance findings. The role includes monthly controls training and level-appropriate external certifications.
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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13709376 Key Responsibilities This position will be responsible for supporting & maintaining electrical and control systems throughout the facility; specific responsibilities scale with level. The list below covers the full scope of work performed by Controls Technicians at Creekstone. Lower levels perform a subset of these tasks under appropriate supervision; higher levels perform all of them independently. Entry & Foundation Work (All Levels) - Pulling, dressing, terminating, and labeling wire in panels and field junction boxes. - Installing rigid conduit and EMT cutting, bending, coupling, mounting. - Replacing motors, contactors, overload relays, pushbutton devices, and basic field components. - Using a digital multimeter for voltage, continuity, resistance, and current measurements. - Completing all assigned MaintainX work orders accurately with proper labor and parts entries. - Performing preventive maintenance tasks per the PM schedule. - Maintaining tool inventory, organization, and shop cleanliness. Drives, Sensors & Field Instrumentation (Level 2+) - Diagnosing and repairing faults on VFDs (Allen-Bradley PowerFlex preferred), soft starters, and motor control circuits. - Troubleshooting 24VDC and 120VAC control circuits from prints identifying open circuits, shorted coils, and failed contacts. - Replacing and calibrating proximity sensors, photoeyes, encoders, and pressure or temperature transmitters. - Troubleshooting 420mA analog signal loops and instrument calibration. PLC, HMI & SCADA Work (Level 3+) - Navigating Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix programs to diagnose faults read ladder, function block, and structured text. - Making minor, pre-approved program modifications under supervision. - Diagnosing EtherNet/IP communication faults between PLCs, drives, and remote I/O. - Performing first-response HMI troubleshooting on PanelView Plus terminals. - Operating Ignition SCADA Designer and Gateway interfaces for verification and view-only configuration. Mentorship & Documentation (Level 2+) - Mentoring lower-level technicians during their work. - Signing off OJT milestones for technicians at junior levels (LV3+). - Authoring detailed maintenance reports and presenting findings during downtime debriefs (LV3+). Continuing Development All Levels - Attending monthly Creekstone Controls Academy (CCA) training sessions 4 hours per month at every level. - Completing required external certifications and training appropriate to your level. - Participating in all required safety training, drills, and refresher courses. ## Qualifications Required for All Levels - High school diploma or GED. - Comfortable working in a USDA-inspected food production environment. - Reliable attendance and a safety-first attitude. - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, work in cold environments (2840F), and stand or walk for full 12-hour shifts. - LOTO certification (current) or willing to complete during onboarding. Required by Level - **Entry Technician:**No prior controls or industrial maintenance experience required. Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn. - **Level 1:**36 months as Entry Technician at Creekstone, OR equivalent industrial maintenance experience. Comfortable with hand tools, multimeter, and basic conduit work. - **Level 2:**1+ year of industrial controls or maintenance experience. Comfortable with VFDs (any major brand), schematics, and 420mA loops. - **Level 3:**3+ years industrial controls experience. Demonstrated independent troubleshooting on Allen-Bradley PLCs (Co trolLogix or CompactLogix). - **Level 4:**All Level 3 qualifications plus LV4 credentials Rockwell CCP299 Advanced Logix, Inductive Automation Ignition Core Certification, Rockwell RACT (Logix) or equivalent. Preferred for All Levels - Beef, pork, or poultry plant experience you understand chain speed, CCPs, and one-way product flow without us having to explain it. - OSHA 10 General Industry certification (we will sponsor if not yet held). - Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drive experience (PF525, PF700, or similar). - Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA experience (any version). - HACCP awareness and food-safety mindset in a maintenance context. - Vocational/technical school graduate or military electronics background. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This posi
How this job compares
Set against the 458 open Controls Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$74–112K/yr46 salary ranges
- US median$33–50/hr223 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 458 open Controls Technician jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Controls Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (360 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 198 of the 458 open Controls Technician jobs (43%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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