Electrical Controls Technician - Industrial Automation

Cedar Point; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Point in Ohio is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain the park’s controls systems. You will work as part of a team to ensure reliable operation of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls using PLC ladder logic, schematics, and test equipment.

The role requires knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs (including DC and AC drives), 3–5 years of industrial control experience, and a strong aptitude for electrical troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in industrial or robotic control systems preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Maintenance journeyman (Class A) preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial control system experience preferred.
• Must join electrical union.
• Driver's license required.
• Ability to pass drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical systems.
• Calibrate equipment and troubleshoot wiring and panels.
• Diagnose and repair DC drive controllers and motors.
• Use test equipment such as amp probes, digital multimeters, oscilloscope.
• Diagnose PLC problems (SLC500, PLC5, NUMA LOGIC, ControlLogix 5000, CompactLogix).
• Work with Allen Bradley, hydraulic and pneumatic systems; draw schematics in AutoCAD.
• Follow standard control system wiring practices and utilize sensing devices.

Skills

Electrical controls

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Maintenance & diagnostics

Education

Associate degree in industrial or robotic control systems

High school diploma or GED

Maintenance journeyman (Class A) preferred

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

SLC500

ControlLogix / CompactLogix

AutoCAD

Oscilloscope

Digital multimeter

Job description

Cedar Point in Ohio is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain the park’s controls systems. You will work as part of a team to ensure reliable operation of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls using PLC ladder logic, schematics, and test equipment.

The role requires knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs (including DC and AC drives), 3–5 years of industrial control experience, and a strong aptitude for electrical troubleshooting.