Controls Technician I - 2nd Shift

ASR Group • Buffalo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician performs a wide range of maintenance tasks to support quality, reliability, safety, cost, and on-time delivery. The role ensures proper operation of measuring and control equipment by carrying out preventive and predictive maintenance and repairs on process-control, monitoring, and safety equipment. The technician works with operations personnel, independently and in teams, to troubleshoot and repair electronic and electrical problems using work orders, diagrams, sketches, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.

This position is based in Buffalo, New York, and is for second shift. The schedule may vary and can include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime as needed; weekend shifts may be required based on business needs.

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.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic programming of PLC systems; Allen-Bradley is preferred.
• Experience with electrical wiring of equipment and system control panels.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and piping and instrumentation diagrams (PIDs).
• Familiarity and working knowledge of NFPA 70E and arc-flash requirements.
• Knowledge of electrical sensors, actuators, safety devices, industrial machine Ethernet networking, and HMIs; basic understanding of SCADA.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, internet, 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 work cross-functionally and focus on results and process improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic calculations and apply basic algebra and geometry, and to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions while addressing problems in standardized situations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and performing maintenance activities throughout the refinery.

Nice To Haves

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

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 in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic equipment malfunctions 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, operate machinery, test for malfunctions, and verify repairs.
• Document equipment changes or modifications and communicate them verbally or in writing to area supervisors, managers, and engineers.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks 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 match.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Vacation time.
• Holiday time.
• Sick time.
• Second-shift differential of $1.00 per hour; 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