Controls Technician

Steel-Dynamic; New Haven (IN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Aluminum Alloys is seeking a skilled PLC/Controls Technician to support safety and continuous improvement initiatives across foundry automation. You will install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot and repair Allen Bradley PLC systems and 480V power distribution, driving reliability of equipment and processes.

The role requires strong electrical/electronic skills, ability to read schematics, and a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Allen Bradley PLC automation experience.
• Solid mechanical/electrical aptitude and problem solving.
• Able to read electrical schematics and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Execute Safety and Continuous Improvement projects and TCOS initiatives.
• Provide production support and leadership for electrical safety, controls and equipment operation.
• Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot and repair foundry equipment and automation cells.
• Work with Allen Bradley hardware and 480V 3-phase power distribution.
• Handle conduit, power and controls; install/repair industrial electronic equipment.
• Support process control hardware, VFDs, soft starts and motor starters.
• Assist/lead electrical integration of capital expenditure projects.

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.