Electrical Control Tech

Medline • Lithia Springs, GA

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About The Position

With minimal oversight, the Electrical Controls Technician supports and maintains manufacturing equipment and support systems. The role partners with Operators, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure electrically controlled devices operate successfully and safely. The technician identifies and eliminates safety risks, troubleshoots electrical and control problems, verifies device hardware and software configurations and operation, uses current programs, performs preventive maintenance, enters data into the CMMS, executes work orders, backs up programs, and keeps prints and manuals up to date.

The position inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, calibrates, and maintains electrical and instrumentation equipment. It involves prioritizing multiple work orders, addressing technical issues during routine maintenance and emergencies, communicating professionally about technical issues, using Windows, industrial software, and CMMS tools, and assisting maintenance mechanics as needed. The technician follows instructions to help ensure facility and equipment safety, proper operation, and efficiency, and complies with the Controls Change Management System by obtaining approval and documenting non-emergency changes before implementation.

Medline Industries, LP, offers a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and career potential in a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range is $34.75–$50.50 per hour; actual pay varies based on location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Benefits for employees averaging 30 or more hours per week include health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) contributions, and paid time off. Employees working fewer than 30 hours per week receive 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp. Medline states its commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• Associate degree in an electronic field, Electrical Diploma/Certificate, or high school diploma/GED and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, including troubleshooting and PLC programming.
• Experience troubleshooting VFDs (variable frequency drives) and servo motors.
• Proficiency with MS Windows, industrial software, and CMMS (EAM).
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business priorities and assignments.
• Ability to train and coach others using technical expertise.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and create redlines.
• Ability to use hand tools; familiarity with machine shop equipment.
• Results-oriented approach focused on defining problems and generating alternative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and electrical-controls troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, and lift for extended periods daily.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in an electronics field.
• Five years of equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience with AB Logix and Siemens S7 platforms, including integrated motion, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical equipment, including motors, starters, breakers, transformers, switches, relays, fuses, drives, cabling, PLCs, control panels, lighting, UPS systems, and alarms.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation equipment, including transmitters, valves, positioners, actuators, dampers, flow meters, and level sensors.
• Complete and prioritize multiple work orders supporting controls systems, motors, mechanical equipment, and PLC programming.
• Troubleshoot technical, electrical, motor, and control problems during maintenance and emergency situations; determine appropriate corrective actions and implement them safely.
• Assess equipment and system condition using readings and checks such as voltage and amperage measurements, wiring traces, relay and motor testing, and inspection of breakers, fuses, sensors, and wiring.
• Discuss and explain technical issues in a business environment and act professionally during equipment breakdowns.
• Use MS Windows, industrial software, and CMMS (EAM) on a daily basis.
• Assist maintenance mechanics on shift as needed, including performing mechanical repairs when appropriate.
• Follow written and oral instructions to ensure the facility and equipment operate safely, properly, and efficiently.
• Comply with the Controls Change Management System by ensuring non-emergency changes are approved and documented before implementation.
• Perform preventive maintenance, enter data into the CMMS, execute work orders, back up programs, and keep prints and manuals up to date.
• Work with Operators, Maintenance, and Engineering to support safe and successful operation of electrically controlled devices.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off
• Continuing education and training
• Employee Assistance Program access for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week
• Employee Resource Groups access for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week
• Employee Service Corp access for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week

What This Job Offers

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