Controls Technician II

CAMACO LLC; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMACO LLC is seeking a skilled Controls Technician II to maintain and troubleshoot automated control systems in a manufacturing environment. You will diagnose electrical issues, support equipment installations, and collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve reliability.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and hands-on problem solving across PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives to minimize downtime and sustain safe production operations.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting industrial controls in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and safety mindset.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives is preferred.
• Commitment to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial control systems, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives.
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues affecting production equipment.
• Support installations, startups, and changeovers for process improvements.
• Review electrical schematics, panel drawings, and manuals.
• Make approved PLC/HMI adjustments per change-control procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspect control panels and safety circuits.
• Document troubleshooting, repairs, and parts usage; collaborate with teams to reduce downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting control systems

PLC

HMI

Sensors

VFDs

Documentation

Safety practices

Team communication

Education

Technical diploma or apprenticeship in electrical/controls

Electrical certification (optional)

Tools

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Electrical schematics

Job description

Location: Columbus, NebraskaCompany: CamacoEmployment Type: Full-timePosition SummaryCamaco is seeking a skilled Controls Technician II to support, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems and automation equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role helps ensure safe, reliable production by diagnosing electrical and controls issues, supporting equipment improvements, and partnering with production, engineering, and maintenance teams.Key Responsibilities• Troubleshoot and repair industrial control systems, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and related automation equipment.• Diagnose electrical and controls issues affecting production machinery and automated systems.• Support equipment installations, startups, changeovers, and process improvements.• Review and interpret electrical schematics, control-panel drawings, and equipment manuals.• Make approved PLC, HMI, and controls adjustments in accordance with change-control procedures.• Perform preventive maintenance and inspect control panels, wiring, sensors, and safety circuits.• Document troubleshooting, repairs, program changes, and parts usage.• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.• Follow electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable machine-safety requirements.Qualifications• Experience troubleshooting industrial controls or automation systems in a manufacturing environment.• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial sensors, motor controls, and variable-frequency drives.• Ability to read electrical schematics and use electrical testing instruments safely.• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.Preferred Qualifications• Experience with PLC programming and HMI configuration.• Familiarity with industrial robots, safety circuits, and industrial networks.• Technical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience.• Experience supporting automotive or other high-volume manufacturing.• Relevant electrical, controls, or automation certifications.