Controls Technician I - 3rd Shift

Florida Crystals / ASR Group • Buffalo, NY

3d • $32 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician performs maintenance tasks to support quality, reliability, safety, cost, and on-time delivery. The role ensures proper operation of measuring and controlling equipment through preventive and predictive maintenance and repairs to process-control, monitoring, and safety equipment. Working with operations personnel, independently and in teams, the technician troubleshoots and repairs electronic and electrical problems using work orders, diagrams, sketches, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.

The position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, as well as overtime when needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs. The role is based in Buffalo, New York, and the listed pay range is $32–$54 per hour based on experience, with a third-shift differential of $1.50 per hour.

The technician tests, diagnoses, repairs, adjusts, and maintains electrical and automated equipment; performs preventive maintenance; documents equipment changes; and communicates with supervisors, managers, and engineers. The role also creates, modifies, and closes maintenance work orders in SAP.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three or more years of related experience and/or training.
• Three to five years of industrial maintenance experience; manufacturing-facility experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLC systems; Allen-Bradley is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic PLC programming; Allen-Bradley is preferred.
• Skill in electrical wiring of equipment and system control panels.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and piping and instrumentation diagrams (PIDs).
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and arc-flash requirements.
• Proficiency with electrical sensors, actuators, and safety devices, including photo-eyes, proximity sensors, and limit switches.
• Proficiency with industrial machine Ethernet networking and understanding of HMIs; basic understanding of SCADA.
• Experience with word-processing, spreadsheet, and internet software, and basic PLC software such as RSLogix, ladder logic, and programming.
• Ability to meet customer and management deadlines and work with little direct supervision.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Analytical, problem-solving, reasoning, decision-making, and basic mathematics abilities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing experience; results-oriented and focused on process improvement, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Dependability, punctuality, safety awareness, and ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell programming or related experience.
• Manufacturing-facility experience.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training is also described as preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Test, diagnose, and repair PLCs, motors, control devices, switch panels, transformers, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components.
• Modify electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment to correct functional deviations according to manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic malfunctions or failures in operational equipment and perform preventive or corrective maintenance.
• Plan and record periodic testing and recommend or initiate modification or replacement of equipment that does not meet acceptable operating standards.
• Adjust equipment using HMIs, VFDs, and PLC programs.
• Diagnose problems with robot controllers, teach pendants, and programmable controllers; perform basic programming of automated machinery such as robots; operate automated machinery; test for malfunctions; and verify repairs.
• Document equipment changes and modifications and communicate them verbally or in writing to area supervisors, managers, and engineers.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance on automation and process equipment.
• Create, modify, and close maintenance work orders using SAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Vacation time.
• Holiday time.
• Sick time.
• Third-shift differential of $1.50 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED