Controls Technician

Date: Jun 24, 2026

Location:

East Hartford, CT, US, 06118

Compensation: $35- $45 per hour dependent on experience
Schedule: Saturday - Monday 5 am - 5:30 pm
Basic Requirements: 2 years of working experience in industrial environments. Electronic and controls experience required.

Build a career where your work matters to the business, the customer, and the communities we serve.

Be part of Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a locally rooted, people-first organization where meaningful work, long-term growth, and community impact come together.

Why Coke Northeast?

You’ll join a company that serves local communities across the Northeast and invests in the people behind the work.
You’ll be part of a culture that values development, collaboration, and fresh perspectives at every level.
You’ll build a career with the scale, stability, and opportunity of a trusted, iconic brand.

Job Description

The Controls Technician maintains and troubleshoots production equipment from various suppliers. This position identifies and prioritizes controls and electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and maintain electrical and controls system documentation.
Execute small and medium projects involving PLC 5, SLC 500, Controls Logix, Panel View Plus and Allen Bradley VFDs
Identify and prioritize controls and electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a facility.
Plan and execute projects in a manner which minimizes downtime.
Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment from various suppliers.
Quickly identify root causes of problems, as mechanical, controls or joint problems and coordinate resources necessary to address them.
Develop control software to achieve the balance between mechanical and controls changes to effectively handle all containers.
Maintain Allen Bradley hardware and software: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, Networks and various electrical systems.
Be part of the team that supervises the electrical installation /integration of equipment and controls.
Follow the Coke Northeast Controls and Electrical Specifications.
Improve the existing design and programs
Implement and propose improvements to the Coke Northeast Controls and Electrical Specifications
Suggest which controls projects to be handled by Coke Northeast Controls Group and which by the Plant Controls Specialist.

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of working experience in industrial environments.
Electronic and controls experience required.
Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Networks (Device Net, ControlNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet).
Experience with various Human Machine Interfaces.
Identify the most critical work that needs to be done. Coordinate and organize resources and people in effective ways to accomplish short, medium and long terms goals.
Use exception reporting to present complex technical problems in a simple way to keep managers informed
Computer Skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

Benefits & Perks
Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, scholarship opportunities, and more.

*Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, employment type, and union governance.

Background Verification
Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background verification. Depending on the role, this process may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and/or review of driving records in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Massachusetts Notice
Under Massachusetts law, it is unlawful for an employer to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Violations of this law may result in criminal penalties and civil liability.

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