Maintenance Control Technician - PHX Airport

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain and repair electrical and automated control systems for airport-related equipment. You’ll troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, and motor controls, perform preventive maintenance, and interpret schematics and tech docs in a field environment.

The role involves on-call support, strong teamwork, and coordination with maintenance personnel, operations, engineering, customers, vendors, and contractors to ensure

Qualifications

• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, sensors and controllers.
• Willingness for on-call work including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate electrical and automated control systems.
• Monitor systems and alarms to identify issues.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, and motor controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration on control components.
• Read schematics and control drawings.
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, engineering, customers, vendors, and contractors.

Skills

Driver's license

Airport clearance

PLC programming

HMI design

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

On-call availability

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor in Electrical Engineering/Related

Tools

PLC systems

Industrial automation software

Multimeters

Job description

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air‑freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and operation of electrical and automated control systems and associated equipment. The Controls Technician shall be able to troubleshoot control systems, read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation, and understand the operation and configuration of PLCs, VFDs, sensors, controllers, communication networks, and related components.

OUR BENEFITS

Joining Oshkosh AeroTech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and more!

YOUR IMPACT

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate electrical and automated control systems and associated equipment.
• Monitor control systems, equipment status, and alarms to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, motor controls, communication devices, and associated electrical components.
• Diagnose electrical and control system failures using schematics, system information, diagnostic tools, and established troubleshooting procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, calibration, testing, and repairs on electrical and control components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Monitor system and equipment performance to identify trends and proactively address potential failures.
• Make approved adjustments to control system parameters and equipment settings to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Verify proper equipment and system operation following maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, or adjustments.
• Respond to equipment faults and operational issues to minimize system downtime and operational disruptions.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of automated airport equipment and associated control systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inventory records, and equipment data.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas to support safe and reliable operations.
• Communicate equipment status, system issues, troubleshooting findings, and completed repairs with supervisors and appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel, operations, engineering, customers, vendors, and contractors as required.
• Comply with the company safety program, policies, procedures, and required training.

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance.
• Ability to operate company vehicles daily.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and automated control systems.
• PLC Programming/ Electrical design
• Design/programming of Human Machines Interfaces (HMI)
• Troubleshooting of electrical, PLC, and HMI systems
• Interfacing with real-time database applications to manage critical production information
• On-call service/support for existing installations
• Ability to use laptops, multimeters, hand tools, and electrical troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control system components.
• Availability for on-call work, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, customers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, or installing industrial electrical, automation, or control systems.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, relays, contactors, and communication networks.
• Experience with automated material handling, conveyor, baggage handling, or similar industrial systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks and control system architecture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency using laptops, multimeters, calibration equipment, and other diagnostic tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of the Controls Technician, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, perform work from ladders, and work in confined or restricted spaces. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions on an active airport ramp around aircraft, vehicles, and equipment, as well as within confined areas associated with baggage conveyor and mechanical systems. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Good hand-eye coordination is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment includes both office and field-based activities. Field work may be performed outdoors on active airport ramps, within mechanical and electrical equipment areas, and around baggage handling and automated material handling systems. The employee may regularly work near moving vehicles, aircraft, heavy equipment, electrical systems, energized equipment, conveyors, and moving mechanical parts. The position may involve exposure to loud noise, varying temperatures, weather conditions, confined spaces, and other conditions commonly found within an active airport and industrial maintenance environment.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.

To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.