INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS TECHNICIAN

Biewer Lumber; Town of Prentice (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Biewer Lumber in Prentice, WI, is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician to join our team in a full-time capacity. You will install, maintain, and repair industrial control systems, reading blueprints and specifications, and supporting our fast-paced lumber operation.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, motors, and control wiring; strong electrical and automation skills are required. Expect a rotating 6pm-6am schedule and adherence to OSHA safety standards as you contribute to

Qualifications

• Two years of formal technical training in electricity and electrical design, PLCs.
• Five years of experience in electrical systems in manufacturing.
• State electrician licensure or certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and modify industrial control systems and instrumentation per blueprints and specs.
• Complete preventive maintenance programs for control systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot production equipment (PLCs, VFDs, motors, switches, wiring).
• Follow safety rules and complete required safety training.
• Diagnose repairs and implement process improvements with external vendors.
• Coordinate with maintenance and management on non-operational equipment.
• Quote and schedule electrical projects with vendors.
• Prepare reports for work progress and maintenance documents.
• Follow housekeeping and SOPs.
• Provide ideas for continuous improvement.

Skills

Heavy industrial environment

AutoCAD

Rockwell software

HMI design/edit

PLC programming

Ladder logic

ControlLogix (Allen Bradley)

Electrical theory

Electrical controls

Networking for control systems

Education

Two-year technical degree in electricity/electrical design

State electrician licensure or certification desired

Tools

AutoCAD

Delta RMC

Job description

Biewer Wisconsin Sawmill is looking to add a full time Industrial Controls Technician to our team in Prentice, WI, where industrial control expertise will directly impact the success of our fast paced operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, modification, maintenance, service and repair of industrial control systems including interpreting blueprints and manufacturers' specifications. Join a family-owned industry leader that offers a stable work environment, technical challenges, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in the lumber industry!

Industrial Controls Technician Summary

Responsible for the installation, modification, maintenance, service and repair of industrial control systems including interpreting blueprints and manufacturers’ specifications

Industrial Controls Technician Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and modify industrial control systems, instrumentation in accordance with relevant codes and from blueprints, schematics and sketches.
• Complete preventive maintenance programs for control systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot production equipment (plcs, vfds, motors, switches, starters, and control panel wiring) using electrical, controls and mechanical aptitude.
• Observe all safety rules, policies, and precautions. Reports and corrects unsafe work conditions. Submit safety ideas to Safety Committee Members. Complete required safety and regulatory training.
• Diagnose repairs and implement process flow improvements to industrial control systems, analog and digital applications. Work with outside contractors and vendors on controls and improvement projects.
• Communicate with electrical, maintenance team and management of any equipment that is not operating properly.
• Quote and coordinate electrical projects with vendors, purchasing components and establish timelines.
• Interpret equipment reporting and diagnose accordingly (i.e. downtime reports.)
• Prepare reports for work progress and preventative maintenance documents for maintaining equipment.
• Follow established departmental housekeeping, safety practices and standard operation procedures.
• Provide ideas, innovation and suggestions for continuous improvement and opportunities.

Industrial Controls Technician Basic Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industrial environment, proficient computer skills, and AutoCad preferred.
• Strong use of Rockwell software to implement, edit or design logic/code to improve machine performance
• Ability to edit, modify and design human machine interface (HMI)
• Basic hydraulic and mechanical knowledge including Delta RMC (preferred)
• Basic electrical theory/advanced controls
• Applications of Industrial Sensors – Infrared, Proximity, Limit Switches, etc.
• Advanced use of PLC software utilization – Ladder Logic, Programming and Troubleshooting
• Control Logix (Allen Bradley)
• Electrical Control Systems – Energy Management and Electronic Controls
• Networking (cable making, troubleshooting, camera systems and set up protocols for communications in control systems)
• Editing equipment/asset monitoring (Ope8) and create/modify system updates
• Program variable frequency drives (Allen-Bradley)
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Industrial Controls Technician Education, Experience, And Certifications

Two years of formal technical training in the principles of electricity and electrical design, PLCs or five (5) years of experience in electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.

State electrician licensure or certification desired.

Work Environment

Industrial setting that includes but is not limited to frequent exposure to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at manufacturing job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Able to work at high elevations.

This safety-sensitive position requires employees to comply with all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and required drug and alcohol testing procedures.

Physical Demands

• Climb and descend a flight of stairs several times per day
• Walk, stand, or kneel for up to 12 hours
• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• 6pm-6am, Rotating Schedule