Job Description

Build Your Career as a Controls Technician in a Growing Company

Do you enjoy hands-on work? Do you like solving puzzles? Are you motivated by seeing your contributions come to life? At ProMach, our manufacturing team specializes in supporting the lifecycle of our machines and products. Our team is dedicated to consistency, fit, finish, machine integrity, and manufacturing excellence.

HMC Products, a division of ProMach, focuses on producing world-class packaging equipment for our global customer base and offers rewarding and challenging opportunities. If you are detail-oriented and focused on continuous improvement, we want to talk to you.

As a Controls Technician, you’ll develop and program PLC, Servo, and HMI controls software for packaging automation machinery. You’ll solve complex challenges with your expert troubleshooting skills to help exceed customer expectations.

Are you excited about this work?

• Prepare PLC, Servo, and HMI software from existing software libraries.
• Confer with mechanical and electrical engineering personnel to prepare software modifications as required.
• Interpret technical specifications and application parameters.
• Assist installation team during install, start up and commissioning of new machines.
• Participate in the start-up of new packaging automation equipment.
• Perform software modifications to existing machines.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical hardware engineering team to execute projects.
• Travel to customer sites to support servicing and commissioning of packaging automation equipment.
• Partner with all other departments as needed.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match.

Salary Range: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

• Applied Science (2-year degree) with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Automation or Programming preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude from previous experience preferred.
• PLC programming, HMI development and troubleshooting skills.
• General understanding of automation; including but not limited to high-speed assembly machinery, general automation technology.
• PLC Programming (Allen Bradley) and Ladder Logic experience required.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles.
• Ability to work in team environment and a focus on customer service.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
• Effective attention to detail, high degree of accuracy.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD and blueprint reading preferred.
• Willingness to travel roughly 10 to 20 percent.

HMC was founded in 1979 and became part of ProMach’s Flexible Packaging Group in 2024. We fabricate and install horizontal form, fill, and seal machines for flexible packaging solutions across numerous industries, such as snack food, cosmetic, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and household goods. Our division of 45 employees is known for its exceptional service and operates out of a 60,000 square foot facility located in Machesney Park, IL.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

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ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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