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# IT Technician

- **Company:** Rees Associates, Inc.
- **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States
- **Salary:** $41,600.0 - $49,920.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Human-Computer Interaction, Wireless Technologies
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=55505fd6ddd194d1

## About the Role

· 2-year Electrical Technician Degree or equivalent work experience and references.

· Strong electrical design and troubleshooting skills.

· Knowledge of Wireless Technologies, Motion Controls, High-speed Cameras, Labelers (Ink and Laser), AC Power up to 240V, DC power primarily below 50V

· Always remain safety conscious and employ safe work practices.

· Maintain a production mindset.

· Work with minimal supervision individually or as part of a team

· Be eager to learn and to accept responsibility.

· Stand, walk, bend, and squat; Occasionally lift to 60 pounds.

· Furnish own hand tools.

## Description

JThe Electronic Controls Technicians provide support to Rees as PLC technicians that handle all factory electrical, electronic and equipment controls with a focus towards safety, quality, and production efficiency. ECT's are expected to understand and troubleshoot unique equipment with non-standard controls. This position requires strong teamwork with both management and plant-floor personnel. Experience with OMRON a PLUS

Responsibilities:

· Design, install and/or troubleshoot electrical and electro-mechanical components such as motors, motion systems, and connection parts such as relays, termination blocks and sensors.

· Perform projects using PC & PLC programming, maintain documentation and communicate updated documentation to associates and staff.

· Perform projects using PLC and HMI programming and maintain documentation.

· Perform instrumentation implementation and calibration.

· Perform control system and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance assigned by the Supervisor.

· Keep Supervisor up to date on the status of all assigned projects, programming, work backlog, on-going problems, and safety issues.

· Perform electrical and electrical safety compliance checks.

· Work in teams to improve or alter production line operations.


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