Maintenance Control Technician

Kayem Foods, Inc.•Chelsea, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated control systems, electrical systems, and industrial equipment to ensure uninterrupted plant operations. Through hands-on experience and technical expertise, this role supports manufacturing equipment performance, productivity, and quality. This position works with PLCs, HMIs, automated systems, robotics, and industrial equipment while assisting in installation, debugging, calibration, and startup of new production lines. The Controls Technician utilizes CMMS to manage work orders, maintain equipment history, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments, climb ladders, and lift heavy parts and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

Maintain uninterrupted operation of electrical systems, automated control systems, manufacturing equipment, and facility support systems.
Perform industrial electrical troubleshooting and repairs on production equipment, machinery, PLC/HMI hardware, and automated systems.
Work with PLC systems (Allen Bradley preferred), including troubleshooting, diagnostics, minor programming support, and ladder logic modifications.
Diagnose and repair motor controls, power distribution systems, VFDs, AC/DC drives, sensors, robotics, and automated equipment.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical, automation, and control systems, including control panels and wiring.
Calibrate instrumentation including pressure, temperature, and flow control devices to ensure proper system operation.
Assist in installation, debugging, testing, and startup of new equipment, automated systems, and production lines.
Install new control systems, electrical conduit, and wiring according to schematics, blueprints, and specifications.
Maintain logs, update electrical drawings, schematics, and document system changes as required.
Utilize CMMS to manage work orders, track maintenance activities, and maintain equipment history.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment uptime, throughput, efficiency, and product quality.
Work closely with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment and automation issues efficiently.
Assist in training new employees and team members on proper maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and safety practices.
Maintain compliance with all USDA, OSHA, SSOP, GMP, NEC, and company safety standards.
Work with mechanical systems including pumps, valves, conveyors, and processing equipment as needed.
Collaborate with outside vendors and contractors when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.