Controls Technician II

Camaco; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco in Columbus, Nebraska is seeking a skilled Controls Technician II to support, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems and automation equipment in a manufacturing setting. You will diagnose electrical and controls issues to ensure safe, reliable production and partner with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, performing preventive maintenance, implementing changes per change-control procedures, and documenting repairs, programs,

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting industrial controls or automation in manufacturing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use testing instruments safely.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and related equipment.
• Diagnose electrical/controls issues affecting production machinery.
• Support installations, startups, changeovers and process improvements.
• Interpret schematics and control-panel drawings; apply changes per 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 to reduce downtime.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Industrial sensors

VFDs (variable frequency drives)

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Job description

Controls Technician II### Controls Technician IIApply: Columbus Manufacturing: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100186Location: 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.