Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician

LIGNETICS INC • Shelton, WA

9h • $31 - $33

About The Position

The Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician diagnoses and repairs or replaces field instrumentation, electrical and control components, and uses PLCs to identify machine issues. The role performs basic improvements using site programming software for PLCs and OISs, recommends component replacement frequencies for the CMMS, and services motor controls and electrical distribution equipment. Technicians work independently or with a team, make decisions based on technical documents, communicate effectively, and follow safety procedures and electrical codes.

Requirements

• Graduate of a technical program majoring in PLC/industrial controls or equivalent experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
• Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Motivation to manage projects and make decisions.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders, and crawling.
• Familiarity with RS-logic software.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting Allen Bradley drives.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman experience or completion of an apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair or replace field instrumentation, electrical components, and control components.
• Diagnose machine issues using PLCs.
• Make basic improvements using site programming software for PLCs and OISs.
• Recommend replacement frequencies for electrical and control components for the CMMS.
• Complete projects independently or as a team member.
• Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.
• Make decisions based on technical documents.
• Service motor controls and electrical distribution equipment.
• Read and interpret specifications and blueprints.
• Conduct electronic inspections and tests.
• Ground electrical systems.
• Perform electrical work on environmental regulating systems, pumps, and industrial lighting systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair heavy-duty equipment and industrial communications systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components.
• Work with programmable logic and automation controls.

Benefits

• Annual bonus.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Two weeks of paid time off plus two floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with FSA and HSA options.
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Employee heating pellet program.
• Lignetics-branded gear, including an annual pair of work boots and other PPE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED