Control Technician

Eriez; Asbury (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Medical Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Eriez is seeking a Control Technician to assemble, wire, and test industrial control equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation. The role requires reading electrical schematics and working with high voltage/current circuits, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Candidates should have a two-year electrical technology degree or equivalent experience and at least two years in manufacturing. The position is on-site in Pennsylvania with opportunities to contribute to production schedules and

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in electrical technology or equivalent experience assembling, wiring and testing industrial control equipment.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Able to read and understand complex electrical schematics, basic electronic schematics, and assembly drawings.
• Working knowledge of high voltage and high current circuits down to control signal levels and instrumentation.
• Familiar with electrical and electronic testing equipment and procedures to ensure performance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and test electrical and basic electronic products.
• Perform layout and drill operations to meet production schedules.
• Wire and test Eriez equipment in other departments as needed.
• Adhere to safety standards and protocols in all tasks.
• Operate tools including hand tools, drill presses, torches, and related equipment.
• Identify faulty equipment or materials and notify supervisor.

Skills

Read schematics

Wiring & testing

Industrial controls

Safety protocols

PLC knowledge

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year degree in electrical technology

Equivalent experience

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

VFDs/PLCs

High voltage testing

Job description

About Us:
Established in 1942, Eriez is a global leader in separation technologies. Our commitment to innovation has positioned us as a driving market force in several key technology areas including magnetic separation, flotation, metal detection, and material handling equipment. Our 900+ employees are dedicated to providing trusted technical solutions to the mining, food, recycling, packaging, aggregate, and other process industries. Headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania (USA), Eriez designs, manufactures, and markets on six continents through 12 wholly owned international subsidiaries and an extensive sales representative network.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Control Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, wiring, and testing Eriez industrial control equipment. This position ensures customer satisfaction by providing safe, reliable operation of Eriez industrial control equipment and the proper function of the equipment operated by the controls.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, wire, and test electrical and basic electronic products
• Perform layout and drill operations whenever necessary to meet production schedules
• Use the label printer to make appropriate tags for Eriez equipment
• Wire and test Eriez equipment in other departments as needed to meet customer demands
• Adhere to safety standards and protocols in all aspects of work
• Complete tasks timely and efficiently in accordance with expectations as directed by supervisor
• Able to operate tools including but not limited to hand tools, manual machine tools, torch, drill press, etc.
• Ability to learn Eriez labor and work order collection system
• Notify supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned

• Two-year degree in electrical technology, or equivalent experience assembling, wiring, and testing industrial control equipment
• At least 2 years manufacturing experience

• Able to read and understand complex electrical schematics, basic electronic schematics, and assembly drawings

• Working knowledge of high voltage and high current circuits down to control signal levels and instrumentation
• Working knowledge of industrial control components including but not limited to relays, timers, starters, rectifiers, shunts, transformers, motors, VFD’s, PLC’s and various forms of instrumentation
• Familiar with various electrical and electronic testing equipment and procedures to check and test the performance and safety of electrical controls and electronic products
• Experience with wiring, testing, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment
• Able to plan, layout, wire, and test complete systems in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner

Essential Functions of Manufacturing Jobs

• Required to pass a pre-employment occupational physical.
• Possess the ability to recognize and avoid safety hazards.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for an extended period.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at times. Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.This includes the ability to alternate between sitting and standing.
• Be physically active for long periods without experiencing excessive fatigue.
• Must have manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range and at distance with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to communicate and understand information to and from another employee.
• Must possess the ability to adjust to a dynamic work environment.
• The ability to safely push and pull as needed to perform duties directly associated with scope of work.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Eriez is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.