Controls Technician II

Camaco LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco seeks a full-time maintenance technician in Columbus, Nebraska to troubleshoot and repair industrial control systems across production lines. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives, supporting installations, startups, and continuous improvement efforts.

You must read schematics, follow change-control procedures, perform preventive maintenance, and document repairs and parts usage. A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is required as you collaborate with maintenance,

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting industrial controls or automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial sensors, motor controls, and VFDs.
• 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: PLC programming, HMI configuration, robots, safety circuits.

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.

Skills

Industrial controls troubleshooting

PLC & HMI knowledge

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting skills

Safety & teamwork

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Job description

Location: Columbus, Nebraska Company: Camaco Employment Type: Full-time

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.

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