Industrial Controls Technician

Valmet•Shrewsbury, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Controls Technician performs machine maintenance activities to ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and reliable to a high-performance standard. This role is part of the Maintenance department and is located in Shrewsbury, MA. The technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical problems by interpreting machine error messages and information obtained from operators. They will also perform preventive maintenance in partnership with machine operators, respond to equipment issues to minimize downtime, and actively troubleshoot CNC machines and controls issues (electrical/electronic, hardware/software). Responsibilities include mechanical maintenance of automated systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, conveyors), diagnosing and repairing control and mechanical system issues, and PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical repair of CNC machine tools.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
Willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative.
Drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule.

Nice To Haves

Prior field maintenance experience with CNC machines.
Familiarity with Fanuc controls.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems by interpreting machine error messages and information obtained from operators.
Perform preventive maintenance in partnership with machine operators (e.g., maintain oil/grease levels; air, hydraulic, hydrostatic, coolant system maintenance).
Respond with a sense of urgency to equipment issues to minimize downtime.
Actively troubleshoot CNC machines and controls issues (electrical/ electronic, hardware/software) so the equipment can resume operation as soon as possible.
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automated systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and conveyors.
Diagnose and repair control and mechanical system issues.
Program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs.