Controls Technician

CONA Services•Twinsburg, OH

24d•$23 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician repairs and maintains electrical and control equipment in the production facility and serves as an on-site subject matter expert for electrical and control equipment. The role troubleshoots equipment, assists with design improvements and process changes, and programs electrical and electronic equipment, including PLCs. It also supports production-line and conveyor optimization and helps train maintenance personnel.

Requirements

Knowledge of PLC programming.
PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley systems.
Knowledge of instrumentation and ability to troubleshoot and calibrate instruments such as flow meters, pressure transmitters, and temperature transmitters.
Two years of education beyond high school at a college or technical school.
Knowledge acquired through three to five years of work experience.

Nice To Haves

The posting lists the same education and experience qualifications under Preferred Qualifications as under Minimum Qualifications: two years of education beyond high school at a college or technical school, and knowledge acquired through three to five years of work experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair electrical, control, and electronic issues.
Lead calibration of control-equipment instrumentation while following corporate guidelines.
Assist with design improvements and process changes to improve the functionality of electrical and control equipment; maintain responsibility for PLC programming.
Identify optimization opportunities and implement continuous-improvement measures to improve production-line and conveyor efficiency, productivity, and overall performance.
Assist mechanics with equipment repairs.
Train maintenance personnel in the proper use and maintenance of electrical instrumentation and control equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.