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JSK Recruiting, Inc

Junior Controls Engineer

alsip, IL

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JSK Recruiting, Inc lists this Junior Controls Engineer opportunity in alsip, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Description Job Description Junior Controls Engineer

Alsip, IL (On-site) Local Candidates Only

Compensation: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour

Schedule: 1st Shift

About the Role

A well-established national snack food manufacturer operating 7 facilities across North America is looking for a 1st shift PLC Technician to join the maintenance team at HQ Chicago production facility. This is a hands-on technical role focused on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance across a highly automated production environment that includes robotic cells, automated conveyors, and complex packaging systems.

The company will consider candidates who bring strong technical education in controls or electrical systems, that said, proven PLC and electrical experience in a manufacturing environment is what they are really looking for and will be prioritized.

What You Will Be Doing

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems across manufacturing and process equipment, automated conveyors, packaging lines, and robotic cells

Troubleshoot and adjust PLC programs to diagnose and resolve equipment issues

Read, interpret, and redline wiring schematics and control system drawings

Adjust parameters in machines, VFDs, and servos using built-in HMI interfaces

Install and inspect electrical conduit, raceway, and busbar systems per electrical codes; pull wire and terminate

Repair electrical and pneumatic components using standard hand tools, gauges, and procedures

Electrically tune and troubleshoot equipment for proper operation within expected tolerances

Inspect operating parts to ensure proper function and identify issues before they become downtime

Assemble, align, and install equipment as needed

Interact professionally with internal personnel and external contractors

Requirements

BS/AAS/Maintenance, PLC / Electrical certifications preferred

Hands-on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting experience is strongly preferred; the right candidate with strong technical education and limited experience will also be considered

Ability to read and interpret control schematics and electrical drawings

Experience with VFDs, servos, HMI interfaces, and industrial communications networks

Mechanical aptitude with experience repairing pneumatic and electrical components

Must be willing to complete a PLC and electrical skills assessment as part of the hiring process

Strong attendance and safety record required

Local candidates only

What We Offer

$40.00 to $45.00 per hour

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match and pension plan

Consistent 1st shift schedule with no rotating shifts and optional overtime

Family-oriented culture with a genuine focus on work-life balance

Stable, well-established company with long-term career potential at a major national manufacturer

This is a role for someone who knows controls and PLC systems, takes pride in keeping complex automated equipment running, and wants a stable long-term home at a company that has been doing things right for decades. If that describes you, apply now and let's talk.

Company Description The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.

With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.

At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.

Company Description The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most. With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change. At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.

Worksite address

alsip, IL, 60803, US

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