Controls Technician

Posted: Friday, 20 February 2026
Valid Thru: Sunday, 22 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/20/2026 14:49:29
Indexed on: 02/20/2026 14:49:29

Location: Windsor, ON, N8T 0A6, CA

Industry: Automotive Sales and Repair
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 - Production
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

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Description:

Summary

A Maintenance Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration and maintenance of automated industrial machinery. A Controls Technician keeps things running smoothly as they check on and maintain machinery. Successful Controls Technicians are able to respond quickly to any problems that might arise.


Core Competencies

  • Communication and People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Excellent dexterity
  • Technical Capacity
  • Analytical
  • Accountability and Dependability


Job Duties

  • Test, troubleshoot, and oversee implementation of new processes
  • Install retrofits to existing systems and troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems
  • Supports start-up activities
  • Create and maintain automation processes
  • Over-see testing procedures, writing reports and making sure that the instruments you develop comply with quality standards and safety regulations.
  • Available for support calls 24/7
  • Install, diagnose and fix programmable logic controllers and other devices that operate automated equipment.
  • PLC, robot and HMI programming, implementation and troubleshooting
  • Preventative maintenance of production and support equipment
  • Repair of equipment
  • Assist in proper maintenance of all programming software, application files and programming hardware
  • Responsible to improve equipment reliability and uptime related to automation and controls
  • Implementation of Continuous Improvement Ideas related to automation and robotics as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Overtime as required
  • Able to work a rotation between days, afternoons and midnights

Requirements

  • Completion of a 2-year degree or technical certificate program
  • 3 to 5 years manufacturing experience and a strong technical knowledge in the programming, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment
  • Superior analytical capabilities
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple projects

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Requirements

  • Completion of a 2-year degree or technical certificate program
  • 3 to 5 years manufacturing experience and a strong technical knowledge in the programming, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment
  • Superior analytical capabilities
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple projects

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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