Controls Technician

Manta Resources; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing equipment controls. This role requires a hands-on expert in PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs, who thrives in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting, designing, and implementing document control solutions while supporting continuous improvement activities. If you have a technical degree and a passion for enhancing processes, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting where your contributions will be valued.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of control system experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Basic AutoCAD experience for control layout and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead subject matter expert on manufacturing equipment controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance and system management of PLC systems.

Skills

Project Management

Effective Communication

Troubleshooting

Process Improvement

Multi-tasking

Education

Two-year technical degree in Industrial Technology

Electromechanical Technology

Engineering Technology

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Rockwell RS Logix

AutoCAD

Control View HMI

Job description

Reference Number: JLS-5347
Location: Greater Indianapolis, IN

Position Title: Controls Technician (2nd shift, M-F, 2-10:30pm ET)
Location: Greater Indianapolis, IN

Position Scope:

The Controls Technician will be the lead subject matter expert on all manufacturing equipment controls, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), along with associated process instrumentation such as pressure, flow, temperature, and I/P analog applications. This position will also be responsible for troubleshooting, designing, and implementing document control solutions for manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Strong project management skills, effective communication skills, self-directed, and the ability to multi-task and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Must be a hands-on person who spends more time optimizing and improving existing processes on equipment than at their desk.
• Perform Allen Bradley PLC control level issue diagnosis using ladder logic and Control View HMI.
• Develop ad-hoc PLC ladder code changes using Rockwell RS Logix family.
• Familiarity with A/B PLC processors and input/output modules and Device Net.
• Support Continuous Improvement Activities and Teams.
• Use AutoCAD to review, develop, and maintain electrical schematic and equipment layout drawings.
• Develop training programs to improve maintenance staff's troubleshooting capabilities on electrical, instrumentation, and control system equipment.
• Document control system and equipment configuration changes, keeping the documentation updated and accessible.
• Perform preventive maintenance and system management of PLC systems, including program backups, UPS systems, firmware/software updates, configurable parameter documentation, control cabinet/wiring termination management, I/O commissioning, and instrumentation calibration.

Qualifications:

• Must have a two-year technical degree in Industrial Technology, Electromechanical Technology, or Engineering Technology.
• 2-3 years of control system experience working with Allen Bradley PLC-based controls in a manufacturing environment, focusing on troubleshooting, process improvement, instrumentation calibration, and preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Basic AutoCAD experience with control layout and schematics.
• Self-motivated and customer-centric.
• Demonstrate a very high sense of urgency.
• Must have the ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.

Compensation:

Hourly rate can go up to $38/hr, plus shift differential, depending on experience.

Contact:

Jenny Sochocki at [e-mail] or 317-678-0120 for more details on this opportunity, benefits, paid time off, etc.