Controls Technician

American Axle & Manufacturing; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Controls Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical equipment across CNC mills, lathes, and presses. You will assist with design, installation, and commissioning of controls systems, and work with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, 24 VDC to 480 VAC, using meters, oscilloscopes and other test gear.

You'll read blueprints, repair down equipment, support projects, and collaborate with Engineering to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot and repair down equipment.
• Read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems of CNC mills, lathes, shapers, and forge press controls.
• Learn Keyence laser software and 2D barcode software for adjustments.
• Familiarity with Fanuc or Nachi robots for recovery/adjustments.
• Understand hydraulics and pneumatics to support systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical equipment across CNC mills, lathes, shapers and presses.
• Assist with design, installation, and commissioning of controls systems.
• Work with engineering to resolve production issues and implement process improvements.
• Read blueprints and schematics to support maintenance and project work.
• Drive forklift to move parts and equipment as needed.

Skills

Ladder logic

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Electrical systems

Test equipment

Blueprints & schematics

CNC controls

Robot recovery (Fanuc/Nachi)

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Forklift operation

Project design knowledge

Tools

Keyence laser software

2D barcode software

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Megger

Phase rotation meter

Job description

Job Posting TitleControls TechnicianJob Description SummaryA Controls Tech will diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical equipment. Assist with project related design, installation, and commissioning of controls systems.Job Description:Job DutiesAssist with troubleshooting and repair of down equipment.Ability to navigate ladder logic. Allen Bradley and Siemens.Ability to work with 24 DC to 480 volts AC.Ability to use test equipment such as a multi-meter, megger, phase rotation meter, and oscilloscope.Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.Ability and knowledge to troubleshoot and repair electrical problems of CNC mills, lathes, shapers, and forge press controls.Ability to learn Keyence laser software and 2D barcode software to make adjustments.Familiarity with Fanuc or Nachi robots for recovery, point adjustment and program change.Understand some aspects of project related design, installation, and commissioning.Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits / equipment.Assist with general parts research, as necessary.Analyzes and resolves machine and conveyor problems.Establishes or adjusts work processes to meet production schedules.Resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.Able to drive a forklift, scissor lift / articulating arm boom truck.Work with Engineering on any process and 10 foot circle improvement.Other duties as assigned by your manager.Required Skills and EducationN /AAbout 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.