Industrial Controls Technician

Valmet•Shrewsbury, MA

5d•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 involves troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical problems, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to equipment issues to minimize downtime. The technician will actively troubleshoot CNC machines and controls issues (electrical/electronic, hardware/software) to ensure equipment can resume operation as soon as possible. Responsibilities include maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automated systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and conveyors, as well as diagnosing and repairing control and mechanical system issues. A key part of the role is PLC programming and troubleshooting, specifically with Allen Bradley PLCs.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent with a 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

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