Controls Technician III

Position: Controls Technician III
Location: Plant City
Shift: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $40.49/hour

Summary Description

While reporting to the Plant Engineer, the Controls Technician III is responsible for maintaining and improving plant equipment reliability through advanced troubleshooting, controls support, electronic system maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role supports both daily maintenance operations and long-term controls projects across the facility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain a high level of reliability for plant equipment through troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance

• Work safely and follow all plant safety rules and procedures

• Pass electrical skills and safety testing to become a qualified Category 2 worker

• Follow all electrical safety work practices and assist in training maintenance personnel

• Establish and maintain accurate, current, and secure documentation of electronic files and supporting software

• Evaluate electronic systems and software applications

• Execute approved design changes, implementations, modifications, and updates to wiring and devices on equipment

• Participate actively in process improvements, new installations, and equipment make-ready projects involving PLC, electronic, and mechanical systems

• Work on electrical systems up to 480 volts

• Perform maintenance technician duties as needed, including PMs, project work, scheduled maintenance, and breakdown response

• Support mechanical work and building repair activities when required

• Supervise and follow maintenance-related tasks to ensure effective completion

• Mentor and train members of the Maintenance and Label/Printing departments

• Serve as a 24/7 technical resource for consultation and emergency call-in support

• Manage vendor communication and relationships

• Partner with the Maintenance Planner on inventory management for electronic spare parts

• Maintain organization and housekeeping in electrical parts storage areas

We’d Love to Hear From You If

• You have 3 to 5 years of industrial maintenance experience with strong focus on electrical and electronic systems

• You have strong experience with PLCs, VFDs, contactors, PCs, and related controls systems

• You understand software applications and device configuration including VFDs and controllers

• You can troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical systems

• You have strong computer skills, including CMMS and word processing systems

• You have strong general math skills

• You are proficient with diagnostic tools such as multimeters, circuit locators, and thermal imaging equipment

• You can read and interpret blueprints and diagrams

• You have strong communication, organization, and time management skills

• You have strong people skills and experience building vendor relationships

• You are committed to continued technical development and education

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources

• Paid time off and holidays

• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.