Control Technician I

Eriez•Erie, PA

8d•$23 - $28

About The Position

Eriez is seeking a Control Technician to assemble, wire, and test industrial control equipment. The role supports customer satisfaction by ensuring the safe, reliable operation of Eriez control equipment and the proper function of the equipment operated by the controls. The technician may also wire and test equipment in other departments to meet customer demands and production schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
A two-year degree in electrical technology, or equivalent experience assembling, wiring, and testing industrial control equipment.
Ability to read and use electrical schematics, including complex electrical schematics, basic electronic schematics, and assembly drawings.
Familiarity with electrical and electronic testing equipment and procedures used to check and test the performance and safety of electrical controls and electronic products.
Experience wiring, testing, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment.
Working knowledge of high-voltage and high-current circuits through control signal levels and instrumentation.
Working knowledge of industrial control components, including relays, timers, starters, rectifiers, shunts, transformers, motors, VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation.
Ability to recognize and avoid safety hazards.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times and to climb, balance, lift, walk, stoop, carry materials, and alternate between sitting and standing.
Ability to remain physically active for long periods without excessive fatigue.
Manual dexterity and stability for precision work.
Ability to see details at close range and at a distance, with or without corrective lenses.
Ability to communicate and understand information exchanged with another employee.
Ability to adjust to a dynamic work environment.
Ability to safely push and pull as needed to perform duties associated with the scope of work.
Must pass a pre-employment occupational physical.

Responsibilities

Assemble, wire, and test electrical and basic electronic products.
Perform layout and drilling operations as needed to meet production schedules.
Use a label printer to make appropriate tags for Eriez equipment.
Wire and test Eriez equipment in other departments as needed to meet customer demands.
Adhere to safety standards and protocols in all aspects of work.
Complete tasks timely and efficiently in accordance with expectations as directed by the supervisor.
Operate tools including hand tools, manual machine tools, a torch, and a drill press.
Learn Eriez’s labor and work order collection system.
Notify the supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Plan, lay out, wire, and test complete systems in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner.