Maintenance Control Technician - PHX Airport

oshkoshcorporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

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Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and operate electrical and automated control systems and equipment. You will read schematics, work with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and HMIs, and support root-cause analysis to minimize downtime.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, preventive maintenance, and the ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, engineering, and vendors across an aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance (if required).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate electrical and automated control systems.
• Diagnose failures using schematics and diagnostic tools, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, engineering, and vendors as required.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records and proper safety compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Control systems knowledge

HMI design

Schematics reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering/Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Calibration equipment

Laptops

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

• medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and more!

YOUR IMPACT

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

• 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.

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.