Controls Technician II

TL;DR

Controls Technician II: Performs repairs, maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting for plant facilities and equipment with an accent on electrical instrumentation, motor controls, and PLC/VFD programming. Focus on ensuring safe, code-compliant operation through testing, schematics-based work, SAP maintenance documentation, and high PM completion performance.

Location: Richland, WA, USA (Plant)

Salary: $42.47/hour

Company

hirify.global is a global manufacturer of food products, including fries, serving customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Repair and maintain plant facilities, machinery, and equipment to prevent breakdowns.
• Conduct routine, periodic, and special inspections to determine required maintenance work.
• Test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems using test meters and tools.
• Write and manage maintenance work in SAP, including work orders, comments, notifications, and spare parts/BOM lookup.
• Maintain safety compliance including LOTO validations, safety trainings, and required certifications.
• Support shift coverage and be available for overtime/off-shift work when needed.

Requirements

• Understanding of instrumentation and equipment, including motor controls.
• Ability to test electrical systems and continuity of circuits using ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and meggers.
• Formal training or experience in mechanics, electricity, and electrical schematics; ability to read schematics and wiring panels.
• Proficiency troubleshooting and programming PLCs without supervision.
• Competence installing and maintaining VFDs; knowledge of NEC codes.
• Ability to work on shift with minimal supervision and maintain strong safety/attendance record.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts; Health Savings Accounts.
• Paid Time Off and well-being programs with company events and wellness incentives.
• 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, financial planning services, and employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program services.
• Compensation and bonus incentive programs; benefits may vary by location and role/level.

Hiring process

• Interview process followed by evaluation of safety/attendance record, technical skills, and ability to meet maintenance performance expectations.
• Role may be unposted or filled before/after the anticipated close date based on business needs.