Controls Technician

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; New Haven (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a PLC/Controls Technician for its Superior Aluminum Alloys subsidiary in Indiana. The role focuses on safety, automation, and control systems in a foundry setting.

You will install, configure, maintain, and repair equipment, read schematics, and support capital projects, with opportunities to lead electrical integration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Allen Bradley PLC automation experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and PLC programming.
• Preference for hydraulic/pneumatic schematic reading and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute safety and Continuous Improvement projects and TCOS initiatives.
• Provide production support for electrical safety, controls, and equipment operation.
• Install, Configure, Maintain, Troubleshoot, and Repair foundry equipment and automation cells.
• Assist/lead electrical integration of capital expenditure projects.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC automation

Electrical schematics reading

PLC programming

Fast-paced teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree in industrial maintenance

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Subsidiary

Superior Aluminum Alloys

Overview

PLC/Controls Technician

$95k+

Responsibilities

• Execute Safety and Continuous Improvement Projects, engage in and fully support all TCOS initiatives
• Provide production support and leadership as it relates to electrical safety, controls, and equipment operation
• Install, Configure, Maintain, Troubleshoot, and Repair:
• Foundry Equipment and Automation Cells
• Allen Bradley Hardware
• 480V 3 phase power distribution
• Conduit, Power/Controls
• Install and repair industrial electronic equipment
• Process control hardware
• VFD’s, Soft Starts, Motor Starters
• Assist/lead electrical integration of capital expenditure projects

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 2 years Allen Bradley PLC automation experience
• Solid mechanical/electrical aptitude and problem solving
• Must be able to read electrical schematics and PLC programming
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment
• Willingness to work in cold/hot environment
• Industrial Electrical Experience 3+ years
• Highly Motivated self-starter and driven to win as a team

Preferred:

• Robotic Experience: Motoman and ABB
• 3+ years of maintenance experience
• Ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
• Contractor, Vendor Management
• AutoCAD Electrical experience
• Project Leadership experience
• Associate’s Degree in industrial maintenance or related field

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.