Controls Technician
About The Position
We are seeking skilled Controls Technicians to join our high-performance manufacturing team in Anderson, SC. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving control systems and components on production and utility equipment to ensure safe operation, high reliability, and optimal line performance. Controls Technicians play a critical role in plant uptime and quality. Using advanced technical skills and experience, this position also supports the training of other technicians, coordinates electrical preventive maintenance programs, and performs complex PLC, HMI, and servo drive programming modifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics Technology (IET), Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), or similar technical field and/or 5+ years of experience in an industrial controls maintenance environment
- Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and industrial control systems
- Strong experience with PLC-based hardware and software (DCS experience a plus)
- Ability to make quick, accurate electrical repairs and program changes under pressure
- Excellent communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work rotating shifts as required
- Ability to safely operate power industrial trucks
Responsibilities
- Follow all OSHA and company safety policies, using proper personal protective equipment at all times
- Identify potentially hazardous electrical conditions, take immediate corrective action, and notify supervision as required
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and system malfunctions using PLC, DCS, HMI, and servo system diagnostic tools
- Utilize electrical schematics, meters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment to resolve issues
- Train and assist other technicians in troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and calibration of: Electrical sensing devices (photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic, pressure, temperature, weight, and position sensors) Electrical control devices (AC/DC drives, servo controllers, motors, contactors, breakers, solenoids, power supplies, indicator lights)
- PLC, DCS, and HMI hardware including processors, I/O cards, power supplies, network adapters, distributed I/O, and operator interfaces
- Use experience and system knowledge to proactively prevent downtime, quality issues, scrap, and safety incidents
- Make complex program modifications to PLC logic, HMI programs, and servo controller logic to improve equipment performance
- Work closely with Controls Engineers to implement system upgrades and DCS changes, including modifications to control equipment and wiring
- Support electrical preventive maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay: $30-35/hour plus $1.50 shift differential
- Opportunities for skill growth, training, and advancement
- Stable manufacturing environment with long-term career potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
