Controls Technician

Troubleshooting and Repair

Troubleshoot and repair electrical, PLC, HMI, robotics, and control system failures on injection molding equipment.

Support and maintain injection molding machines, robots, conveyors, dryers, chillers, grinders, thermolators, and auxiliary systems.

Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&ID drawings, and mechanical drawings.

Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs.

Diagnose machine communication issues involving Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus, and servo systems.

Maintain and troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, temperature controllers, safety circuits, sensors, and vision systems.

Support robotic systems used in injection molding cells.

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities.

Process Support

Assist process engineers and maintenance teams with machine optimization and cycle time improvements.

Identify root causes of downtime events and implement corrective actions.

Mold Setup and Startup

Assist with mold setup and startup activities when needed.

Maintenance Records

Maintain accurate maintenance records within CMMS systems.

Compliance and Safety

Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and plant safety standards.

Capital Projects and Automation

Support capital projects, equipment installations, and automation upgrades.

Continuous Improvement

Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.