Evening Controls Technician

Marvin; Kansas City (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Evening Controls Technician to troubleshoot and maintain electrical and mechanical systems in a dynamic production environment. You will utilize your skills in ladder logic programming, work with a dedicated team, and enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) match and unique wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

$300 annual wellbeing account

Paid day off for Better Living Day

Annual profit sharing

Participation in organized volunteer opportunities

Financial support from colleagues during personal hardships

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a closely related role required.
• Must obtain forklift and aerial platform licenses.
• Proficient in using ladder logic programming with Allen Bradley controls.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on production machines.
• Document repairs and preventative maintenance using work order system.
• Check newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance.

Skills

Ladder logic programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC support

Forklift operation

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical-related field

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Work Location

9820 Leavenworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109

Job Overview

The Evening Controls Technician will assume advanced tasks relating to the production machines and will troubleshoot all electrical and Mechanical problems on equipment, including PLC controls. This position is responsible for analyzing equipment to troubleshoot problems and making any necessary repairs to electrical, mechanical or PLC programming changes related to production reliability.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday

• 4:00pm - 2:00am

*This position will train DAYS Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:00pm for 2 months before transitioning into an evening shift.

Highlights of your role

• Observes functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards , problems and the need for service, repair and/or replacement of electrical and mechanical components.
• Proficiently use ladder logic programming with experience in the Allen Bradley platform based programming, including RS Logix 500 and 5000.
• Work efficiently with work order system (EAM) to document repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the plant.
• Traces problems using electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Discusses performance issues and improvement ideas with pertinent technical staff.
• Maintains backups of programs from all electrical devices.
• Checks newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Use basic Servo Controls (open and closed loop systems) and set up variable frequency drive operations and parameters.
• Perform basic motor operation and troubleshooting on Servo motors, brushed DC motors, and Induction motors.
• Works closely with the Custom Equipment Process Group (CEPG) on machine improvements.
• Will have the skills to properly use a digital multimeter.
• Works closely with maintenance and is able to assist with troubleshooting electrical problems and able to provide PLC-support across the plant.
• Concisely and accurately documents set-points and parameters for equipment.

Compensation

Starting at $30/hr, based on experience + shift differential

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• 2 years of experience in a closely related role is required
• An associate’s degree in a technical-related field is strongly preferred
• Must be able to obtain forklift and aerial platform licenses
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have Enterprise Asset Management software experience and ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite programs proficiently

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any employment offer depends on completing a background check and drug screen to company standards.