Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Gpac

Canton, MS

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
40–45
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Automation, Communication Systems, Control Systems, Customer Relations, Electrical Components, Electricity, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Reliability Engineering, Schematics, Systems Administration/Management
LOCATION
Canton, MS
POSTED
8 days ago

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Confidential Manufacturing Facility | Day Shift | Competitive Pay + Benefits

A growing industrial manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Technician to join its maintenance team. This is a highly hands-on role focused on troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving plant automation and control systems. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the production floor solving problems rather than sitting behind a desk programming all day.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems
  • Maintain and calibrate instrumentation including pressure, flow, level, and temperature devices
  • Support plant automation initiatives and control system upgrades
  • Diagnose and resolve issues involving VFDs, HMIs, sensors, transmitters, and networking components
  • Work with 4-20mA control loops and industrial communication systems
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and control equipment
  • Partner with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability
  • Document repairs, modifications, and system improvements

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in instrumentation, controls, automation, or industrial electrical maintenance
  • Strong troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems
  • Experience with HMIs, VFDs, industrial networking, and process instrumentation
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
  • Experience working within a manufacturing, processing, food, chemical, or industrial production environment
  • Technical training, associate degree, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred

What We're Looking For

  • Strong problem solver who enjoys troubleshooting in a fast-paced plant environment
  • Self-motivated technician capable of working independently
  • Someone who thrives in a hands-on maintenance role and enjoys keeping equipment running at peak performance

Compensation & Schedule

  • Day Shift (Monday-Friday)
  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Full benefits package
  • Stable operation with long-term growth opportunities

Send your confidential resume to hillary.cooley@gogpac.com for immediate consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

About the Company

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Gpac

Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations.

Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.gogpac.com/