Controls Technician

All ELLWOOD Groups • Hubbard, OH

20d

About The Position

The Controls Technician identifies and repairs equipment malfunctions and calibrates and performs preventive maintenance on equipment and systems. The role involves working with electronic equipment, plant operating systems, electrical components, PLCs, and controls, as well as reading blueprints, diagrams, and engineering instructions. The technician troubleshoots and repairs systems while minimizing downtime, helps improve system efficiency and dependability, and coordinates with operators, customers, supervisors, engineers, and other workers.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent GED, with proof of completion of a trade school training program.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, properties of materials, and related principles.
• Broad understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and IP structures.
• Ability to read and understand blueprint drawings and schematics.
• Abide by company policies and procedures, including plant safety regulations and work rules.
• Ability and desire to work with others.
• Meet attendance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience repairing and maintaining electrical and electronic systems; this experience is preferred.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Perform PLC programming changes and modifications; Allen Bradley and Siemens experience is preferred.
• Program VFDs and interface with HMIs, including Powerflex, ABB, and SEW drives and Panelview HMIs.
• Calibrate instruments, including DC-powered loops, 4–20 mA systems, and digital instruments.
• Configure instrumentation using a HART handheld communicator.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant operating systems while minimizing downtime, including electrical components, PLCs, and controls.
• Check, test, and replace faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.
• Analyze electrical systems and recommend improvements or changes to support efficiency, dependability, and currency.
• Maintain equipment logs documenting performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure it functions properly.
• Use a computer to copy programs or draw, modify, or store schematics using relevant software.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance, including inspecting, cleaning, repairing, or upgrading equipment to detect and prevent problems.
• Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan equipment layouts or resolve system operation and maintenance problems.
• Review work orders and speak with equipment operators to identify equipment problems and determine whether mechanical or human errors contributed.
• Coordinate with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
• Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or product improvement suggestions.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive starting hourly wage of $38–$42 per hour.
• Eligible to earn monthly profit sharing.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.
• Health, dental, and vision plans starting on day one.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Eligible for paid time off after 90 days of employment, based on hire date.
• Company-paid training to enhance career development.

What This Job Offers

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