Controls Technician: PLC & VFD Expert (Incentive)

Sharon Tube Company; Rochelle (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Production Incentive Program

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wheatland Tube in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Controls Specialist to maintain and troubleshoot tube mill production equipment. The role focuses on maximizing uptime, quality, and yield with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.

Candidates should have 5+ years as a maintenance electrician, with solid experience in PLCs (Allen-Bradley) and VFDs, and be able to read electrical/mechanical prints. This is a full-time onsite position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a maintenance electrician in manufacturing.
• Strong PLC knowledge, especially Allen-Bradley.
• Able to troubleshoot and program VFDs.
• Capable of reading electrical and mechanical prints.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Must be able to work onsite full-time.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains knowledge of process, equipment, controls, and storeroom areas.
• Maintains and troubleshoots all equipment, including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and motors.
• Troubleshoots and programs VFDs for optimal operation.
• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on electrical systems.
• Uses CMMS to monitor and report on equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems.
• Interfaces with maintenance team and other personnel during repairs.
• Interfaces with mechanics, production operators, foremen, and engineers.

Skills

PLC systems (Allen-Bradley)

VFD troubleshooting

Electrical prints reading

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

English communication

Onsite attendance

Aptitude test

Tools

CMMS

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Wheatland Tube in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Controls Specialist to maintain and troubleshoot tube mill production equipment. The role focuses on maximizing uptime, quality, and yield with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.

Candidates should have 5+ years as a maintenance electrician, with solid experience in PLCs (Allen-Bradley) and VFDs, and be able to read electrical/mechanical prints. This is a full-time onsite position with a comprehensive benefits package.