Controls Technician

Electrical Automation Services; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Carol Stream, IL seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician with PLC programming and servo systems experience to install, configure and troubleshoot industrial controls. You will work on 480V, 3-phase power, solve PLC/HMI issues and perform preventive maintenance on conveyors and automation equipment.

The role requires a High School Diploma, hands-on PLC experience, and ability to work 3rd shift with overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs and servo systems required.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
• Experience with packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work 3rd shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces; ladder logic modifications.
• Troubleshoot Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet networks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Servo systems

Electrical schematics

Encoders

Load cells

HMI interfaces

Ladder logic

Troubleshooting

Three-phase power

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computerized maintenance systems

Job description

Location: This position is on-site in Carol Stream, IL. Please apply only if you live within 37 miles of Carol Stream.Ability to work 3rd shift, Overtime (1.5) after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours. 10 paid holidays, PTO upon start, regular and irregular raises based on performance.Duties:Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC input/output modules, and all associated control wiring.Provide troubleshooting expertise of analog and digital controls with 480V, 3 phase power distribution systems, motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and soft starts.Maintain and troubleshoot position feedback devices encoders, and load cells.Programming and troubleshooting of PLC and HMI interfaces.Perform configuration and logic modifications to PLC control systems. Modifications will include programming in ladder logic.Troubleshoot and diagnose configuration and implementation of integrated and stand-alone graphic human-machine interfaces.Troubleshoot and diagnose specification of communication protocols, including Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet.Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues utilizing electrical schematicsDiagnose and perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipmentEducation/Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredDemonstrated experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), servo systems required.Experienced in working with computerized maintenance systems preferred.Experience with troubleshooting and performing maintenance on packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferredThorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confine spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.) preferredPLC programming preferredExperience with electrical encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers preferredProficient with electrical schematicsBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceRelocation assistanceVision insuranceApplication Question(s):Are you willing to work 2nd shift (2-10pm) or 3rd shift (10pm-6am)?Work Location: In person