Controls Technician

ELLWOOD Aluminum; Hubbard (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Health care

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Company paid training

Flexible, responsive culture

Job summary

ELLWOOD Aluminum is seeking an Electronic Tech Team Member to identify and repair equipment malfunctions and to calibrate and perform preventive maintenance on systems. You’ll read blueprints and engineering instructions to assemble and service electronic units.

The role includes PLC programming changes (Allen Bradley, Siemens), VFD configuration, instrument calibration, and troubleshooting with minimal downtime. A strong team focus and attention to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints, diagrams, and engineering instructions is required.
• Two years of repair and maintenance experience in electrical/electronic systems preferred.
• Must understand electrical theory and IT networking basics.

Responsibilities

• Perform PLC programming changes and modifications (Allen Bradley, Siemens preferred).
• Program VFDs and HMI interfacing; configure drives and panels.
• Calibrate instrumentation (4-20 mA, DC loops, digital).
• Troubleshoot electrical components, PLCs, and controls with minimal downtime.
• Service electronic equipment by testing and replacing faulty parts.
• Maintain equipment logs and assist with system improvements.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI interfacing

VFD configuration

Instrumentation calibration

Blueprints & schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Trade school training

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Powerflex

PanelView HMIs

HART handheld

Job description

The Electronic Tech Team Member is responsible for identifying & repairing equipment malfunctions, as well as calibrating and performing preventive maintenance on equipment and systems. These employees often need to read blueprints, diagrams, and engineering instructions for assembling electronic units.

What you'll get:

• $1,000 Sign-on BONUS!
• Competitive starting hourly wage - $38-$42/hr.
• Eligible to earn monthly Profit Sharing
• 401(k) retirement plan with an excellent Employer Match
• Excellent health care, dental and vision plans- starting day 1!
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Eligible for Paid Time off after 90 days of employment, based off of hire date
• Company paid training to enhance your career
• A culture offlexibility, responsiveness,andproblem-solving

What you'll do:

Perform PLC programming changes and modifications (Allen Bradley, Siemens preferred)

• Programming of VFD's; HMI interfacing (Powerflex, ABB, SEW drives Panelview HMIs)
• Execute instrument calibration (DC powered loops, 4-20 mA, and Digital)
• Implement configurations on instrumentation with the HART handheld communicator
• Troubleshoot and repair plant operating systems with minimal downtime; troubleshoot all electrical components, PLC's, and controls
• Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards and similar electronic devices.
• Analyze all electrical systems, support and effectively recommend improvements or changes to insure efficiency, dependability, and currency;
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests;
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly;
• Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used;
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as inspecting, cleaning, repairing, or upgrading equipment; to detect and prevent problems;
• Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance;
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems;
• Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components;
• Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements;

What you'll need:

• Minimum High School graduate or equivalent G.E.D.and proof of completed trade school training program required.
• Minimum of two (2)years' experience in repair and maintenance ofelectrical and electronic systems is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, properties of materials and principles; broad understanding of IT Infrastructure, networking, and IP structures;
• Able to read and understand blueprint drawings and schematics;
• Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules;
• Must have ability and desire to work with others;
• Meets attendance requirements;
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Take the next step in your career with a company that values hard work, innovation, and most importantly, itspeople.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.