Controls Tech - 3rd

Multimatic; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic Indiana - New Haven in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Controls Technician for 2nd shift to drive automation via PLCs and robotics. The role includes maintaining equipment, supporting maintenance programs, and contributing to new product launches.

The candidate must have electrical training or journeyman experience (or 3–5 years in automotive manufacturing) and be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift. The facility emphasizes safety, high-tech equipment, and a strong benefits culture.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 years’ electrical training or journeyman experience or 3–5 years in automotive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls, drives, communications, plant power, wiring, and robot paths.
• Use laptops and software to communicate with equipment.
• Modify PLC, HMI, and robot programming as needed.
• Support machine repair, changeover, setup and operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain documentation.
• Schedule materials and equipment for tasks and manage spare parts inventory.
• Provide professional customer service to all associates.
• Willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ABB Robots

Motoman Robots

Fanuc exposure

Kuka exposure

Allen Bradley PLCs (RSLogix/Studio 5000)

Siemens Step7

PowerFlex drives

EtherNet/IP / Profibus / DeviceNet

Laser cutting systems

Job description

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be reviewed.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company does not sponsor employment visas now or in the future.

THIS IS A FIRST SHIFT POSITION

Company Overview:

Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. Multimatic Indiana - New Haven is a company facility located in Fort Wayne, manufacturing specialized, high-strength steel structural components for automotive OEMs.

Position Overview

Multimatic Indiana - New Haven has an opening for ; Controls Technician for 2nd shift. Selected individual will drive automation (PLCs & robotics) activity for optimized production. The successful candidate(s) will also be required to help maintain manufacturing equipment, building facilities, and support all preventative maintenance programs.

Why Work For Multimatic?

• Outstanding Compensation & a Culture that values its associates!
• Great benefits first day of employment; (e.g. Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid and unpaid time-off, & 401k match, Company provided Uniforms, & PPE reimbursement programs).
• Tuition Assistance for Apprenticeships & other continuing education programs.
• An excellent opportunity to be part of a new product launches.
• Work with high-tech equipment (lasers, over 80 robots, Mig welding.
• Patented technology that is exclusive to Multimatic New Haven.
• Perhaps best known as constructor of the new Ford GT road and race cars, Multimatic’s products also span a wide range of automotive mechanisms, structures and suspension systems (including Formula 1 race dampers).

Facility Address

Multimatic Indiana - New Haven 2808 Adams Center Road Fort Wayne, Indiana USA 46803

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair various types of electrical controls, drives, communications, plant power, wiring, circuits, robot paths, etc.
• Use laptop and various software programs and network interfaces to communicate with equipment.
• Ability to make programming changes to PLC, HMI & robots.
• Assist technical services in machine repair, changeover, set-up and operation as required.
• Perform all preventative maintenance requirements as scheduled.
• Have mechanical aptitude that compliments electrical capabilities.
• Ability to schedule time, materials and equipment required to perform tasks, and to properly use and complete required documentation.
• Support of Production as and when required.
• Assist in keeping a spare parts inventory.
• Have a professional customer service attitude and ability to communicate with all levels of associates.
• Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift.

Education and/or Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years’ experience with electrical training or journeyman experience or 3-5 years of related experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Working knowledge of the following:

• ROBOTS
  • ABB Robots (S4C & IRC5 Controllers).
  • Motoman Robots (NX100, DX100, & DX200 Controllers).
  • Minimal exposure to Fanuc and Kuka robots.
• PLCs
  • Allen Bradley PLC’s With RSLogix 500 and Studio 5000 Programming Software.
  • Siemens PLC’s With Step 7 Programming Software.
• DRIVES
  • Allen Bradley Power Flex.
  • Indramat.
  • Ormec.
  • Quantum III.
• Communication Protocols
  • EtherNet/IP.
  • Profibus.
  • DeviceNet.
• Welding
  • MIG.
  • RESISTANCE.
  • HFI.
• Lasers
  • Trumpf laser experience / metal cutting using lasers is preferred.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have long‑term authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90

If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.