Maintenance Controls Tech I - Days

Marvin-62abfd9; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings match

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Annual profit sharing

Giving at Marvin

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin in Fargo, ND seeks a Controls Technician to perform basic tasks on production machines, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems, and provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor.

You will collaborate on controls changes, document repairs, and support PLC programming learning while maintaining accurate records in the EAM system.

This role requires a technical associate degree and hands-on experience, with licensing for forklift and aerial platforms preferred.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience in a closely related role.
• Associate’s degree in a technical-related field preferred.
• Must obtain forklift and aerial platform licenses.
• Experience with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Work with Maintenance Supervisor on controls changes and part changes.
• Observe equipment to detect hazards and issues.
• Learn PLC programming navigation.
• Document repairs and PM maintenance in the plant using EAM.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
• Maintain backups of programs for electrical devices.
• Use a digital multimeter correctly.
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting with maintenance.
• Document set-points and parameters concisely.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Enterprise Asset Management software

Forklift license

Aerial platform license

Job description

Job Overview

The Controls Technician will assume basic tasks relating to the production machines and will troubleshoot electrical and Mechanical problems on equipment. This position is responsible for observing equipment to provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor as needed.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:30AM-3:30PM

Highlights of your role

• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, providing feedback and ideas before any implementation of controls changes. (i.e. wiring changes, programming changes, or part change out such as VFD, servo motors)
• Observes functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards, problems and the need for service.
• Learn the skills required to navigate PLC Programming.
• Work efficiently with work order system (EAM) to document repairs and PM maintenance throughout the plant.
• Traces problems using electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Maintains backups of programs from all electrical devices.
• Proper use a digital multimeter.
• Works closely with maintenance and is able to assist with troubleshooting electrical problems.
• Concisely and accurately documents set-points and parameters for equipment.

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

• 2-years experience in a closely related role is required
• 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
• Disciplines received within the last 6 months may affect eligibility for this opportunity

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.

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [e-mail].