Maintenance Controls Technician

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

4d•$36 - $44

About The Position

The Maintenance Controls Technician monitors, improves, and provides electromechanical support to an assigned team to ensure the safe and proper operation of processes. The role provides technical expertise and drives equipment enhancement and optimization, leads large machine and program modification projects in the field, and is on call for critical troubleshooting needs. This is a full-time, non-exempt position on a 12-hour shift following a 2-2-3 pattern. The listed starting pay range is $36.00–$39.50 per hour, depending on industrial maintenance experience, with performance-based step increases up to $43.50 per hour, including a $2.00 per hour night-shift premium. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to determine whether equipment is operating properly.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
Critical thinking and reasoning skills to evaluate solutions and troubleshoot problems.
Effective speaking and writing skills.
Active listening skills, including understanding others, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Reading comprehension sufficient to understand work-related documents.
Ability to read electrical prints and troubleshoot electrical components.
Knowledge of VFDs, HMIs, AMC drives, PLCs, ladder logic, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, ABB drives, AGVs, and HVAC, including the ability to program and troubleshoot as described in the posting.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to work at heights of 10 feet or greater, operate lifting devices, and enter confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Perform all work safely and according to company standards.
Work cooperatively with team members and others throughout the organization.
Maintain regular attendance, an essential function of the position.
Provide electrical and mechanical support to technicians.
Apply knowledge of VFDs, HMIs, AMC drives, electrical prints, and electrical troubleshooting.
Apply advanced knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic using Allen Bradley Studio 5000; work with ABB drives, AGVs, and HVAC; make programs and rung changes, set time frequencies, and troubleshoot issues.
Program, troubleshoot, and repair equipment specific to the assigned unit.
Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance safely and professionally, following company and regulatory safety and housekeeping practices.
Redline drawing changes and submit them to engineers.
Conduct root cause failure analysis for critical breakdowns.
Participate in and support continuous improvement programs, including 5S.
Develop and maintain a partnership approach with operations, quality, and EHS.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical machines and electrical components.
Use computer systems to diagnose electrical components and PLC systems.
Perform work from blueprints, sketches, or specifications.
Inspect, clean, replace, and repair machines, motors, and other electrical components.
Maintain wiring systems, bend conduit, and replace old wiring.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.