Industrial Controls Technician

This position will perform under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintains production equipment, including repair, preventive maintenance, controls, calibrations, electrical, and troubleshooting.
• Works with engineering, maintenance, and approved vendors to install complex electronic equipment such as:
  • Automatic, machine, and process controls (e.g., Allen-Bradley PLC, HMI platforms)
  • Robots and camera systems
  • Network communication systems
• Performs hands-on complex repairs and adjustments while supporting safety policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing, including troubleshooting and repairing equipment with older controls and installing new controls.
• Ensures machine programs are backed up and stored in the ICT database.
• Maintains equipment and materials used for repairs and special projects in good working order.
• Communicates with mechanics, supervisors, engineering personnel, quality control, and managers.
• Collaborates with engineering on special projects, equipment failures, and equipment upgrades.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment, including replacing gears, cams, chain drives, and other mechanical components.
• Performs electrical repairs (e.g., replacing switches, fuses, relays, and motors) working with voltages from 24 VDC up to 600 VAC.
• Keeps the latest software versions to support PLCs for the factory floor; change requests come via email from maintenance, engineers, managers, and coordinators.
• Ensures the latest software revisions for equipment are maintained.
• Uses precision tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers) and understands, modifies, and programs for programmable controllers.
• Reads and interprets electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematic diagrams, and mechanical component drawings.
• Builds electrical panels and creates electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
• Works safely with electrical voltages (24 VDC to 600 VAC), air pressure (up to 150 PSI), and hydraulic pressure (up to 2000 PSI).
• Performs other duties as assigned, including non-complex or complex mechanical problems.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in an Industrial Controls Technician role with progressive responsibility.
• Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent (desired).
• Hands-on experience in programming and troubleshooting PLCs.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley programming (500 & controls logic, RS Logic).
• Knowledge of robot operation or programming.
• Ability to program HMI panels (primarily Allen-Bradley).
• Knowledge of setting up and programming servo drives.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA industrial safety standards and PPE.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Analytic skills and ability to troubleshoot PLCs and repair automation/electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC control systems.
• Moderate visual effort required for precision work with close tolerances.
• Must provide a basic complement of tools for machinery repair.
• Proficiency in using and reading test equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, volt-ohm meters, amp meters, pressure gauges).
• Ability to work without close supervision on day-to-day assignments and special projects.
• Must pass a color blindness test and be able to differentiate colors.
• Must pass full-face respirator certification and wear a respirator as needed.

Benefits

• Generous compensation based on market standards.
• Healthcare and wellness programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• Discounted stock purchase plan.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Parental (maternal and paternal) leave.
• 401K retirement contribution match at 7%.
• Educational assistance (tuition reimbursement).
• Short-term Disability (STD).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and employee referral awards.