Controls Technician - Maintenance

Carlisle•Franklin Park, IL

4d•$34 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is seeking a Controls Technician to join its Maintenance team in Franklin Park, Illinois. The position monitors and improves the reliability of control systems for automated production equipment and supports troubleshooting when system performance falls below acceptable levels, helping avoid or minimize production interruptions. The role involves maintaining and repairing electrical control systems and components, supporting production and facility equipment, and contributing to preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment installation, and improvement projects. The technician works with production, mechanical and electrical maintenance staff, and the Controls Engineer. The role also includes monitoring plant utilities and equipment, documenting work orders and associated data, maintaining knowledge of relevant control hardware and software, and helping develop other technicians’ control skills. Work takes place inside an insulation manufacturing facility in a fast-paced, 24/7 operation. Conditions may include ambient and outdoor temperatures, nuisance dust, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, pinch points, and industrial machinery noise. The typical schedule is 40 hours per week, with overtime as required; days and shifts vary with facility needs. Overnight travel of up to 10% may be required for other facilities and training.

Requirements

High school diploma; higher education is preferred.
Experience working as a controls technician in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of PLC languages, including ladder logic, structured text, and sequential function charts.
Proficiency working with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, level controls, AC/DC drives, and VFDs.
Industrial AC/DC electrical troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of CMMS, SAP, and Microsoft programs.
Ability to use electrical instruments to troubleshoot control systems.
Awareness of electrical codes such as NEMA.
Teamwork skills and ability to share information and train others.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to produce and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
Knowledge of safe working practices around moving and electrical equipment.
Critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving ability.
Understanding of OSHA and industrial safety protocols.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds, bend and stoop, reach above shoulder level, climb stairs or ladders, walk around the facility, stand for most of a shift, sit while working at computers, recognize hazards and equipment malfunctions, use tools with hands and fingers, and communicate effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

Higher education beyond a high school diploma.
A degree from a technical school or industrial maintenance certifications, such as PLC or Machine Logic certifications.
Technical military specialties.
Knowledge of Allen Bradley controls.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot process and production equipment.
Monitor significant plant downtime events and initiate problem-solving activities.
Support implementation and improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Support coordination and supervision of equipment installations related to facility needs.
Support procurement of replacement and upgrade hardware as needed.
Perform maintenance, repair, rebuilding, and calibration of electrical control components to support production operations.
Communicate issues and potential required changes to the Controls Engineer.
Evaluate electrical equipment operation and recommend action for malfunctions or needed improvements.
Monitor plant utilities, which may include chillers, air compressors, security systems, and fire protection systems.
Complete process and preventive maintenance work orders and capture and communicate related data.
Maintain plant electrical control systems for equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, automated controls, and pumps.
Troubleshoot electrical control issues and repair failures in production and facility equipment.
Install and monitor current-monitoring systems.
Maintain and enhance hardware and software knowledge to keep troubleshooting capabilities current.
Install, maintain, repair, or replace control devices such as HMIs, VFDs, and PLC components.
Comply with and participate in regulatory, Carlisle, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards, including PSM, safety protocols, and COS.
Work with mechanical and electrical maintenance technicians to develop their control skills.
Execute projects as directed and as needed.
Assist mechanical and electrical technicians with preventive maintenance, breakdowns, and work orders as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.