Controls Technician

American Axle & Manufacturing; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in Columbus, IN is seeking a Controls Technician to support production by maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. This role involves working with electrical and controls systems, as well as participating in mechanical and hydraulic repairs. The ideal candidate should possess strong skills in industrial electrical troubleshooting and experience with PLCs and HMIs, ensuring operational efficiency in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and sensors.
• Strong background in troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and machinery.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as needed.

Skills

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI operations

VFD understanding

Mechanical systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Controls Technician page is loaded## Controls Technicianlocations: Columbus, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JREQ-220328**Job Posting Title**Controls Technician**Job Description Summary**The Controls Technician supports production by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing 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:**· Follow all **safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures, and plant operating standards**.· Support production operations with **maintenance and repair of electrical, controls, mechanical, and hydraulic systems**.· Troubleshoot and maintain **PLC-controlled equipment**, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial networks.· Diagnose machine faults using structured troubleshooting methods and return equipment to service quickly and safely.· Read and work from **electrical schematics, ladder logic, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation**.· Assist with **controls modifications, machine improvements, and 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.· Complete maintenance logs, checklists, and basic documentation to communicate work performed and equipment status.**Required Skills and Education**· Strong background in **industrial electrical and controls troubleshooting**· Experience with **PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and motor controls**· Ability to read and understand **electrical prints, ladder logic, and schematics**· Working knowledge of **mechanical and hydraulic systems**· Experience supporting **manufacturing equipment** in a production environment· Ability to work independently on the shop floor and prioritize production needs· Good communication skills and a hands-on, problem-solving mindset**Preferred Experience**· Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience· CNC machine and robotic automation exposure· Forging and Induction Heating experience highly beneficial**About AAM:**As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.AAM 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. AAM 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]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.