Controls Technician

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Industrial Controls Technician is responsible for achieving a high level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. This role uses their training and knowledge to perform equipment/process/system maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, make repairs, and identify and implement opportunities for improvement. What You'll Do

• Establishing and maintaining accurate, current and secure documentation of printed logic, PLC programs, drive parameters, electronic files and supporting software.

• Maintenance, system set-up and selection of supporting hardware.

• Application evaluation of electronic systems and software.

• Facilitate electronic and PLC training within the department.

• Seek out and identify obsolete, unsupported or otherwise deficient systems. Research and identify solutions then report, prepare scope of work and cost estimates to resolve.

• Actively participate in process improvement, new installation and make ready related to electronic, PLC or mechanical projects.

• Will function as a maintenance technician as needed, responsible for PM duties, project work and scheduled or breakdown maintenance, when situation dictates.

• Expected to be a resource on weekends or nights as needed.

• Work with the site MRO Coordinator concerning inventory management of related electronic spares. What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years’ experience within an industrial setting where your focus was heavily with electrical and PLCs.

• Strong electronic and PLC skills, proficient knowledge of AB applications.

• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs and Servo drives, Beckhoff PLC knowledge a plus.

• Proficient understanding of applicable software, program language and printed logic.

• Ability to pass electrical skills and safety testing to become a qualified Category 2 worker.

• Willingness to work weekends or nights as needed. Nice to Have

• Beckhoff PLC knowledge is a plus. Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $38.39 - $47.35 per hour (Based on Experience).

• Shift: 1st shift M-F.