Controls Technician II

Camaco; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Camaco in Columbus, NE seeks a skilled Controls Technician II to support and maintain control systems in a manufacturing setting. You will diagnose electrical and controls issues, support equipment improvements, and collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to keep operations running safely.

This role requires experience with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives, plus ability to read schematics and follow change-control procedures. Safety, quality, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting industrial controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use testing instruments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsabilités

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial control systems, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives.
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues affecting production.
• Support equipment installations, startups, changesovers and improvements.
• Review electrical schematics, control-panel drawings, and manuals.
• Make PLC, HMI, and controls adjustments per change-control procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspect panels, wiring, sensors, and safety circuits.
• Document troubleshooting, repairs, and parts usage.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production and engineering to reduce downtime.
• Follow lockout/tagout and machine-safety requirements.

Connaissances

Troubleshooting

PLC/HMI knowledge

Electrical testing

Schematic reading

Documentation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Outils

PLCs

HMIs

Sensors

VFDs

Electrical testing

Description du poste

Location: Columbus, Nebraska

Company: Camaco

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

Camaco 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.