Maintenance Control Technician - Nights

Oldcastlebuildingenvelope; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

PTO and holidays

Pay-for-performance culture

Training provided

Job summary

Oldcastlebuildingenvelope is seeking a Controls Technician to provide after-hours technical support. You will troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, particularly PLC-controlled equipment, ensuring safe and efficient production during night shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma, with technical training preferred, alongside experience in industrial environments and strong knowledge of electrical systems. OBE offers competitive benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, PLC controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours technical support for production equipment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical control systems.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and document work performed.

Skills

Electrical/controls troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Independence during off-shift hours

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical training

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Servos

HMIs

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What you get to do in Maintenance nights:

The Controls Technician provides after‑hours technical support to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. This role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and industrial control systems—particularly PLC‑controlled equipment—during night‑shift operations. Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical issues (480VAC/120VAC/24VDC), resolving problems with PLCs, drives, sensors, and control panels, and using Studio 5000 for basic logic and fault analysis. The technician responds to emergency breakdowns, follows strict electrical safety protocols, communicates status updates to operations teams, documents all work performed, and contributes to reliability and continuous improvement efforts.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma/GED required; technical training preferred
• Experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, PLC controls, and Rockwell Studio 5000
• Ability to troubleshoot independently under pressure and work night/on‑call shifts

Preferred:

• Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, VFDs, servos, HMIs, and Ethernet/IP
• Familiarity with LOTO and electrical safe‑work practices

Key Competencies:

Electrical/controls troubleshooting, problem‑solving, urgency, strong communication, documentation skills, and independence during off‑shift hours.

What OBE Offers You:

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work‑life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay‑for‑performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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