Controls Technician I - 2nd Shift

Florida Crystals / ASR Group • Buffalo, NY

3d • $32 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician I performs maintenance tasks to support quality, reliability, safety, cost, and on-time delivery. The role ensures the 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 or as part of a team, the technician troubleshoots and repairs 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 identified as a second-shift role. Flexibility to work various shifts—including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays—and overtime is required as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated 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 required or preferred as stated in the posting.
• Proficiency troubleshooting PLC systems; Allen-Bradley is preferred.
• Basic PLC programming skills; Allen-Bradley is preferred.
• Skill in wiring electrical equipment and system control panels.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and piping and instrumentation diagrams (PIDs).
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and arc-flash requirements.
• Working knowledge of electrical sensors, actuators, and safety devices, including photo-eyes, proximity sensors, and limit switches.
• Proficiency with industrial machine Ethernet networking and 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 write routine reports and correspondence.
• Analytical, design, problem-solving, technical, customer-service, interpersonal, safety, and reasoning capabilities, including sound decision-making and attention to detail.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing experience.
• Ability to perform calculations and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, focus on process improvement and results, and maintain attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to work various shifts and, as needed, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime.

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 listed as preferred; equivalent combinations 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 equipment malfunctions or failures and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Plan and record periodic testing and recommend or initiate modification or replacement of equipment that does not meet 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 tasks on automation and process equipment.
• Create, modify, and close maintenance work orders using SAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, 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.
• 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