2nd Controls Technician

Dauch; North Vernon (IN); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dauch in the United States seeks a Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated manufacturing equipment, focusing on electrical and controls systems while also supporting mechanical and hydraulic work as needed on the shop floor.

You will diagnose PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, sensors, and VFDs, read electrical schematics and ladder logic, and perform preventive and predictive maintenance per schedules to keep production safe and efficient.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in industrial electrical and controls troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and motor controls.
• Ability to read electrical prints, ladder logic, and schematics.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment in production environments.

Aufgaben

• Support maintenance and repair of electrical, controls, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and controls.
• Read schematics and ladder logic to diagnose faults and return equipment to service.

Kenntnisse

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

PLC/HMI/VFD/sensor controls

Electrical prints/ladder logic

Mechanical & hydraulic knowledge

Independent on shop floor

Tools

PLC

HMI

VFD

Robotics automation

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting Title2nd Controls TechnicianLegal EntityMetaldyne Sintered Forged Products LLCJob Description SummaryThe Controls Technician supports production by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on electrical and controls systems while also supporting mechanical and hydraulic repairs as needed to keep production running safely and efficiently.Job Description:Key ResponsibilitiesSupport production operations with maintenance and repair of electrical, controls, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled equipment, machine automation, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial networks.Support automated equipment including 3-axis CNC mills, conveyors, robots, refining machines, and sintering-related equipment.Diagnose machine faults using structured troubleshooting methods and return equipment to service quickly and safely.Capable of connecting to machine PLC to diagnose problems on machines.Read and work from electrical schematics, ladder logic, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.Assist with controls modifications, machine improvements, and automation reliability projects.Research and identify replacement parts, components, and controls hardware as needed.Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance per work orders and maintenance schedules.Follow all safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures, and plant operating standards.Complete maintenance logs, checklists, and basic documentation to communicate work performed and equipment status.Required Skills and EducationRequired Skills & QualificationsStrong background in industrial electrical and controls troubleshootingExperience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and motor controlsAbility to read and understand electrical prints, ladder logic, and schematicsWorking knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systemsExperience supporting automated manufacturing equipment in a production environmentAbility to work independently on the shop floor and prioritize production needsGood communication skills and a hands-on, problem-solving mindsetPreferred ExperienceManufacturing or industrial maintenance experienceCNC machine and robotic automation exposureSintering, heat-treat, or high-temperature process equipment experience (preferred but not required)About Dauch:Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.