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Instrumentation & Controls Technician

East Hartford, CT

Peening Technologies
Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Support new machine builds by installing, wiring, and commissioning systems.

  • Troubleshoot PLCs, instrumentation, electrical systems, sensors, and actuators on production equipment.

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including responding to downtime events and updating documentation.


Job description

Instrumentation & Controls Technician
Peening Technologies Equipment, LLC
East Hartford, CT

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

Hourly range $32 – $36/hour, commensurate with experience

Peening Technologies is looking for a skilled Instrumentation & Controls Technician to join our team in East Hartford, CT. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll work on cutting-edge CNC shot peening and surface enhancement systems used in some of the most demanding applications in manufacturing. You'll split your time between supporting new OEM machine builds and keeping our in-house production equipment running at peak performance, working side-by-side with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations.

Instrumentation & Controls Technician Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree (AAS) in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Controls, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • 2+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation, controls, or electrical maintenance (4+ years accepted in place of a degree)
  • Solid troubleshooting skills across instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, and automated systems
  • Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, robotics, industrial sensors, and Ethernet-based controls
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings
  • Quick learner; comfortable adopting new equipment and control technologies
  • Experience with new equipment installations, commissioning, or machine upgrades is a plus

Why you should apply:

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
  • Stable, family-owned company with 60+ years of industry leadership and multi-generation ownership
  • Work on sophisticated CNC and automated systems for blue-chip aerospace and defense customers
  • Collaborative team environment with tenured engineers and technicians who invest in your growth
  • Full training provided on shot peening and grit blasting processes

Instrumentation & Controls Technician Job Responsibilities

  • Support new machine builds: installation, wiring, instrumentation setup, and system commissioning
  • Develop, install, and test ladder-logic programs and OITs for new equipment with Manufacturing Engineering
  • Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including safety interlock verification
  • Troubleshoot PLCs, instrumentation, AC/DC electrical systems, sensors, and actuators on production equipment
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance; respond to downtime events with root cause analysis
  • Support system upgrades, retrofits, and engineering change orders on existing machines
  • Maintain and update electrical schematics, control drawings, and documentation
  • Manage plant inventory of controls, instrumentation, and spare parts
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, vendors, and customers
  • Participate in hazard assessments, risk analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Occasional travel (up to one week at a time) to sister facilities or customer sites for installs and startups

About Peening Technologies (www.peentech.com)

Peening Technologies is a specialized, growth-oriented manufacturer delivering advanced shot peening and related surface enhancement services and complete CNC systems to critical industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and medical devices. Our teams apply precision processes that improve fatigue life, stress resistance, and overall performance of high-value metal components, helping customers meet stringent quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Peening Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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