Controls Technician

Toledo Tool & Die, located near the Michigan/Ohio border, has served clients since 1940 with a commitment to delivering the finest work. We are adding Controls Technicians to our team to support continued growth in our Toledo-area facilities.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ($1.50/hour shift differential)
• 3rd Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM ($1.00/hour shift differential)

Pay

Starting pay of $36-$42/hour.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, vision systems, sensors, safety circuits, and network/communication systems on automated weld cells.
• Diagnose and resolve industrial robot faults (e.g., FANUC / Nachi) — teaching and adjusting points, recovering programs, and restoring cells to production.
• Support weld-equipment controls, including weld power sources/timers, torch and tip systems, and related automation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC/ladder logic, robot programs, and controls documentation to isolate faults.
• Make controlled program and parameter changes under established change control, and validate before returning equipment to production.
• Respond rapidly to downtime events, perform structured root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to restore uptime.
• Execute preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance on controls and automation systems per schedule.
• Support new-equipment installation, automation integration, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Coordinate with maintenance technicians and the tool crib attendant to obtain spare parts and consumables (sensors, etc.) needed for repairs.
• Accurately document work orders, fault findings, PM records, and equipment history in the CMMS.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical diploma or associate degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field preferred.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment screening (background check and drug screen).
• Must be able to work overtime (daily, weekends, and holidays).
• 3+ years of industrial controls / automation maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (robotic welding or complex automation strongly preferred).
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting (e.g., Allen-Bradley / Siemens) and industrial robot experience (e.g., FANUC / ABB).
• Working knowledge of servo, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, vision systems, sensors, and industrial networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and robot programs.
• Familiarity with LOTO/electrical safety, IATF 16949, and CMMS systems.
• Good physical stamina and coordination; ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/push/pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication with all team members and basic math skills.
• Positive attitude, consistent attendance, willingness to learn, and safety-minded.
• Valid driver’s license.