Control Technician I

Eriez•Erie, PA

About The Position

Eriez is seeking a Control Technician to assemble, wire, and test industrial control equipment. The role supports customer satisfaction by ensuring Eriez equipment operates safely and reliably and that the equipment controlled by these systems functions properly. The technician may also perform layout and drilling operations and assist other departments with wiring and testing as needed to meet production schedules and customer demands. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and includes using tools and testing equipment, following safety protocols, keeping the work area clean, and completing assigned tasks efficiently. The role requires physical activity, including handling materials and traversing facilities and machinery. Candidates must pass a pre-employment occupational physical.

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.
Ability to read and understand complex electrical schematics, basic electronic schematics, and assembly drawings.
Familiarity with electrical and electronic testing equipment and procedures for checking the performance and safety of electrical controls and electronic products.
Experience wiring, testing, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment.
Ability to plan, lay out, wire, and test complete systems safely, orderly, and efficiently.
Working knowledge of high-voltage and high-current circuits, 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 maintain a clean and safe work area.
Ability to recognize and avoid safety hazards and wear personal protective equipment for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times; climb, balance, walk, stoop, carry materials, and safely push and pull as needed.
Ability to alternate between sitting and standing and 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.
Must pass a pre-employment occupational physical.

Responsibilities

Assemble, wire, and test electrical and basic electronic products.
Perform layout and drilling operations when needed to meet production schedules.
Use a label printer to create appropriate tags for Eriez equipment.
Wire and test equipment in other departments as needed to meet customer demands.
Follow safety standards and protocols in all aspects of work.
Complete tasks efficiently and on time according to supervisor expectations.
Operate tools such as hand tools, manual machine tools, a torch, and a drill press.
Learn and use Eriez’s labor and work order collection system.
Notify a supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.