Controls Technician

First Quality • Lock Haven, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality Tissue is seeking Controls Technicians (E&I Techs) for their facility in Lock Haven, PA. These positions are available for all shifts. The primary role involves troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and commissioning various electrical control devices such as AC drives, DC drives, servo controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids, power supplies, and indicator lights. Responsibilities also include performing operational repairs on all equipment to resolve issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma with Associate Degree in Electrical/Electro-mechanical Technology or related field or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years industrial electrical experience
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation
• Advanced knowledge of controller-based hardware and software
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant electronic and electrical equipment including programmable logic controllers, AC & DC motors and drives, machine control and other associated equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair machine control problems utilizing the machine’s PLC program.
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to make quick and accurate electrical repairs.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Allen Bradley and/or Siemens programming experience preferred.
• Standard knowledge of product specifications, quality requirements, production goals, efficiency and waste
• With assistance can operate production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace and commission all electrical control devices including AC drives, DC drives, servo controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids, power supplies and indicator lights.
• Perform operational repairs on all equipment taking necessary action to resolve issues.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant electronic and electrical equipment including programmable logic controllers, AC & DC motors and drives, machine control and other associated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair machine control problems utilizing the machine’s PLC program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree