Controls Technician / 1st Shift

Danfoss GmbH; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions in Mountain Home, AR, is seeking a Controls Technician for the 1st shift to troubleshoot and repair equipment, implement upgrades, and support uptime goals.

The role collaborates with Engineering and EHS to complete Capex projects and maintain safety standards, with a focus on learning new techniques and meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Learn, apply and retain new maintenance techniques to improve uptime.
• Safely complete work requests and upgrade electrical systems as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering and EHS on Capex projects.
• Maintain a safe work environment and promote team safety.
• Move between work areas to meet delivery and productivity goals.
• Support the plant's standards with minimal supervision.

Skills

Motor controls

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley controllers

Siemens controllers

Rexroth controllers

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Controls Technician / 1st Shift

Req ID: 49929 Job Location: Mountain Home, AR, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Safely and efficiently perform advanced maintenance related activities to support equipment improvements and uptime. Primary role will be to trouble shoot and repair issues related to equipment failures, upgrades to equipment and programming related to new equipment installs. Actively support and strive to meet the strategic goals set by the facility and Danfoss Corporation.
This is a 1st Shift position, Monday through Friday.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Must be able to learn, apply, and retain new techniques, concepts and procedures required for continuously improving products, processes, services, deliveries, and overall quality.
• Ability to safely and effectively complete work requests and safety needs, ranging from replacing parts and upgrading electrical systems.
• Work cross functionally with Engineering and EHS functions to complete Capex projects.
• Always creates/maintains a safe work environment and practices safety for self and others.
• Maintain flexibility to be able to move from work area to work area to meet the delivery expectations of the customers and the productivity goals for the plant. Able to work efficiently to establish standards without constant supervision.
• Promotes cooperation and "team oriented" work environment at all times under the direction of the leadership.

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.

Position Criteria:

• Candidates should be well versed in Allen Bradley, Rexroth, and Siemens controllers.
• Understand motor controls and drive systems, servo motors, AC & DC systems.
• Annual safety training (LOTO, Fall Protection, Arc Flash backup, HAZMAT, etc.)
• Must be able to handle heavy lifting and standing, twisting, pulling, and motions for extended periods exceeding 6 hours.
• Must be able to lift to 50lb.
• Ability to train and use lift truck, scissor lift, booms with proper fall protection.
• Attendance is required within Danfoss guidelines.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.