Electrical Controls Technician

Carlisle•Carlisle, PA

1d•$31 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a Controls Technician in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to maintain and improve the reliability of control systems for automated production equipment. The technician serves as a lead troubleshooter for electrical and automation issues on their shift, helping minimize production interruptions and supporting maintenance, equipment installation, and controls improvement work. The role involves industrial controls and electrical systems in an insulation manufacturing facility operating 24/7. The posted compensation range is $31.36–$41.32 per hour based on skillset, with a $1.00-per-hour differential for hours worked on third shift and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The available schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; overtime is as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience working as a control technician in an industrial manufacturing environment, or the preferred education of a high school diploma or GED plus a technical-school degree or industrial maintenance certifications.
Technical military specialties are considered.
Knowledge of PLC languages, including ladder logic and structured text.
Proficiency configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, sensors, DC drives, and VFDs.
Industrial AC/DC electrical troubleshooting skills.
Strong PC and networking skills, including installing software, changing adapter settings, navigating directory structures, and changing IP addresses.
Ability to use electrical instruments such as multimeters to troubleshoot control systems.
Awareness of electrical codes such as NEC.
Ability to work as a team player and pass information and training on to others.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interpret and redline electrical schematics.
Familiarity with electrical safe work practices.
Critical-thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving ability.
Understanding of OSHA and related industrial safety protocols.
Ability to lift and push or pull up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, climb stairs or ladders, walk around the campus, stand for most of the shift, sit while using computers, recognize hazards and equipment malfunctions, use tools with manual dexterity, and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience wiring and programming Allen Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix, and GE/Emerson 9030 and RX3i PLCs.
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.
Technical-school degree or industrial maintenance certifications, such as PLC or machine logic certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead troubleshooting of electrical and automation issues on the assigned shift, and assist electrical and mechanical technicians with preventive maintenance, breakdowns, and other work orders as needed.
Install, configure, maintain, and replace industrial control devices, including HMIs, VFDs, and PLCs.
Respond to significant plant downtime events and initiate problem-solving activities.
Support implementation and improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Support new equipment installation and startup.
Select and procure replacement or upgrade hardware.
Calibrate electrical control components as needed.
Work with controls engineering on controls-related projects.
Evaluate electrical equipment operation and recommend action when malfunctions or opportunities for improvement are identified.
Complete preventive maintenance work orders and capture and communicate related data.
Maintain plant electrical control systems on equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, and pumps.
Research information needed to maintain hardware and modify software, and attend training classes.
Comply with regulatory, Carlisle, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.