Controls Technician

ELLWOOD Aluminum • Hubbard, OH

20d • $38 - $42

About The Position

The Electronic Tech Team Member identifies and repairs equipment malfunctions, calibrates equipment, and performs preventive maintenance on equipment and systems. The role may involve reading blueprints, diagrams, and engineering instructions to assemble electronic units.

The technician supports plant operations by programming and modifying PLCs and VFDs, interfacing with HMIs, calibrating instruments, troubleshooting electrical and control systems, and maintaining industrial equipment. The role also includes documenting maintenance and performance, completing scheduled preventive maintenance, coordinating with coworkers, and advising management on customer satisfaction and product improvements.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent GED and proof of completed 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.
• Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC experience.

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, 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 electronic components, circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar devices.
• Analyze electrical systems and recommend improvements or changes to support efficiency, dependability, and currency.
• Maintain equipment logs documenting performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Use a computer to copy programs and draw, modify, or store schematics using applicable 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 installing or maintaining equipment or components.
• Advise management on customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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