Industrial Controls Technician (51927)

BRT EXTRUSIONS INC•Niles, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

BRT is a growing aluminum extrusions company, and as we grow, our employees will grow as well. This position will have a competitive wage based on experience. We offer, competitive hourly wages, medical, dental and vision insurance at 90 days, participation in our 401K (with Company match) program and paid vacation, holidays, and sick days upon eligibility. Each individual position in the Maintenance department will be apart of a bonus program depending on their job description and duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years’ experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), RSLogix/Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View.
Must have a strong understanding of industrial automation, control systems, and electrical schematics.
Experience with condition-based monitoring platforms (e.g., vibration analysis tools, SCADA systems).
Ability to analyze equipment performance data and identify predictive maintenance opportunities.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to carry out written or oral tasks.
Strong communication and collaboration with the ability to adapt messaging based on the audience.
Highly organized and able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
An individual in this role will be an effective communicator verbally and in writing, and this role requires individuals to read and follow written procedures in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CMMS and open API formats.
Experience working with hydraulic systems, preferably extrusion presses.
High-level understanding of basic Lean/Six Sigma principles.
Familiarity with data analytics tools or platforms (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or cloud-based solutions).
Experience implementing machine learning.
Experience with robotics is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and related control systems.
Program and modify control logic to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
Implement and support industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet, etc.).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems with existing equipment.
Develop strategies for real-time equipment monitoring, including sensor selection and data integration.
Design and implement SCADA systems to continuously evaluate equipment efficiencies.
Maintain documentation for control systems, wiring diagrams, and software configurations.
Identify obsolete controls and components and provide migration plans to derisk.
Accountable for technical support and daily problem solving/root cause analysis.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and asset availability.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors and act as technical lead to support capital projects.
Periodically report or present information relevant to efficiency/reliability improvement.
Support strategic initiatives to leverage AI and machine learning.