LifeMade - Controls Technician

Human Resources • Erlanger, KY

14d

About The Position

LifeMade Products LLC, a Jadex Inc operating company, provides tabletop solutions tailored to the retail and foodservice industries. Our thoughtfully designed product range includes durable and convenient cutlery, straws, mini cups, deli cups, to-go boxes, and sauce cups, each crafted to meet your business needs. Our mission is to create superior products that push industries forward, LifeMade strives to make life – better.
Position Overview
Position Title: Technician, Controls
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Last Updated: December 2025
Position Summary
Provide controls/electrical troubleshooting and installation/implementation services for mechanical systems, electronic controls, and facility controls for manufacturing equipment and processes.
75% Provide technical support to operations, maintenance, in maintaining production equipment, auxiliary support equipment, and process controls and building systems.
25% Work with Engineering and project personnel to improve implementation processes and installation of new equipment. Work with production personnel to understand and operate machine equipment for maximum performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or four to six years’ experience with large automation systems, computer network systems & wiring, and process control theory in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams
• Knowledgeable in AC/DC circuits, relays and contactors
• Wiring and calibration of motor starters, relays, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• PLCs: Programming, troubleshooting, and configuring I/O devices.
• Prior success applying machine control equipment, process control instrumentation and associated software.
• Interpretation of Logic and PLC programs
• Must be competent in the application of OHSA, EPA, and other health & safety regulations.
• Requires up to 12 hours of standing/walking daily.
• Must be able to individually lift 45-49 lbs. and team lift upwards of 50-100 lbs.
• Must be able to individually push/pull 49 lbs. and team push/pull upwards of 50-100 lbs.
• Must be able to bend/stoop/twist, crouch/squat, reach above and below shoulders
• Requires repetitive use of arm, wrist, and hand.
• Must be able to work with machinery and hand tools.
• Moderate exposure to heat, cold, and noise.
• Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses and safety toe shoes.

Nice To Haves

• Vendor-Specific Certifications: Certifications from major PLC manufacturers (like Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation or Siemens) considered
• Write and implement PLC programs using HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Fault diagnosis, PLC/HMI Troubleshooting, Component Replacement / installation.
• Circuit Analysis: Read and interpret complex electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to trace signals and voltage in a panel or on a machine.
• Conducting Preventive Maintenance, Testing and Calibration, System backup management.
• Wiring and Installation: Assemble, wire, and install new control panels, electrical devices, and sensors according to blueprints., ensuring compliance with safety standards (like OSHA and NEC).
• Modifications: Implement small-scale program modifications or hardware upgrades to improve machine efficiency.
• Documentation and Collaboration through detailed records of maintenance, repairs, system updates, and calibration results.
• Safety Protocols: Strictly follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and other site-specific safety regulations.
• Support & Training: Provide technical support and training to machine operators and lower-level maintenance personnel on how to correctly operate and reset automated equipment.
• Other duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees