Maintenance Control Technician
About The Position
From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here. Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future. What you get to do in Maintenance nights: The Controls Technician provides after‑hours technical support to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. This role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and industrial control systems—particularly PLC‑controlled equipment—during night‑shift operations. Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical issues (480VAC/120VAC/24VDC), resolving problems with PLCs, drives, sensors, and control panels, and using Studio 5000 for basic logic and fault analysis. The technician responds to emergency breakdowns, follows strict electrical safety protocols, communicates status updates to operations teams, documents all work performed, and contributes to reliability and continuous improvement efforts.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED required; technical training preferred
- Experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, PLC controls, and Rockwell Studio 5000
- Ability to troubleshoot independently under pressure and work night/on‑call shifts
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, VFDs, servos, HMIs, and Ethernet/IP
- Familiarity with LOTO and electrical safe‑work practices
Responsibilities
- Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and industrial control systems
- Diagnosing electrical issues (480VAC/120VAC/24VDC)
- Resolving problems with PLCs, drives, sensors, and control panels
- Using Studio 5000 for basic logic and fault analysis
- Responding to emergency breakdowns
- Following strict electrical safety protocols
- Communicating status updates to operations teams
- Documenting all work performed
- Contributing to reliability and continuous improvement efforts
Benefits
- Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
