Controls Technician

dormakaba United States of America•Indianapolis, IN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

dormakaba is seeking a Controls Technician based in Indianapolis, IN. The Controls Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial automation systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports plant reliability by ensuring PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and other control devices operate safely and efficiently. This position is available on First Shift (6:00AM – 2:30PM) with a base pay range of $34 hr. - $37/hr. Mandatory overtime as needed. $2,000 Sign-on Bonus (details provided during interview)

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of experience installing and maintaining building/plant control systems and their related equipment
Experience with PC and application software
Knowledgeable of Ladder logic and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, trade school, or vocational training in industrial electronics, automation, mechatronics, or a related technical field
Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, safety interlocks, and industrial networking protocols
Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems; basic PLC programming/editing
Skilled at reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and restore functionality of automated machinery and controls systems
Diagnose and resolve technical problems related to control and monitoring systems and perform needed repairs
Test and calibrate systems devices to ensure functional reliability of operating/monitoring systems
Install, modify, and maintain system hardware such as electrical conduit, sensor wiring, power supplies, control system enclosures, etc.
Maintain and operate workstations, including creating/updating, maintaining a point database, and maintaining infrastructure
Program control systems using appropriate system program language for proper sequences of operations and operating schedules