Great direct hire opportunity for a Controls Technician in North Charleston, SC! The Controls Technician is responsible for providing technical analysis and expertise in the optimized maintenance of shop floor PC’s/PLC’s related hardware, software, and applications, to ensure the reliability and availability of manufacturing equipment. This position serves as an internal consultant to the Maintenance Department, across all areas for maintaining production equipment during start-ups, breakdowns, and continuous improvement activities on electrical/controls process issues. salary: $58,240 - $83,200 per yearshift: Thirdwork hours: 10 PM - 6:15 AMeducation: High SchoolResponsibilities▪ Identify deficiencies in equipment from operation and original design to force equipment failure; serve as an internal consultant for issues related to maintenance controls in troubleshooting. ▪ Develop solutions and ensure the completion of long-term elimination of controls deficiencies, improve equipment performance, and overall equipment reliability. ▪ Modify programming improvements and controls systems involving PLC’s and PC’s ▪ Provide technical guidance and expertise in the modification of hardware, software, electrical and power transmission control systems to improve safety, reliability, throughput, costs of ownership and operational readiness of manufacturing equipment. ▪ Work with customer and/or internal manufacturing engineering teams on improvements to manufacturing equipment controls. ▪ Respond to the needs and questions of shop floor users concerning their access and use of shop floor PLC applications, applications issues, and training needs. ▪ Communicate and provides technical clarification of issues and solutions to both maintenance and non-maintenance personnel regarding manufacturing equipment controls. The essential functions of this role include:manual lifting up to 50lbsSkillsElectronic MaintenanceMechanical MaintenanceInspectingInspectionBlueprint ReadingPLC (1 year of experience is required)CNCHydraulicspneumaticsQualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.