Maintenance Controls Technician

Camaco; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Technician to support plant operations and enhance automation processes. This role involves programming machinery, troubleshooting equipment, and reading electrical schematics to ensure smooth operations on the plant floor. With a focus on technical capacity and advanced troubleshooting skills, you will work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency. If you have a strong background in electrical controls and a passion for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience with plant floor experience.
• Technical certification with PLC or CNC Controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to plant operations and troubleshoot machinery.
• Program machinery using various software programs to automate machines.

Skills

Technical Capacity

Advanced equipment troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical certification with PLC or CNC Controls

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Controls Logix

Servo Controllers

HMI products and software

LabView

Job description

Responsible for new electrical controls and supporting existing controls throughout the Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide daily support to plant operations.
• Program machinery using various software programs to automate the machines.
• Support implementation and installation of new and rebuilt equipment.
• Read electrical schematics and other documents to diagnose and repair machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot machinery and equipment.
• Communicate with co-workers and others to carry out job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus formal training leading to Electrician status in Machine Repair and/or equivalent on the job experience.
• Technical certification with PLC or CNC Controls preferred.
• Experience with LabView is a plus.
• 5 plus years of related work experience with plant floor experience.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Advanced equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Allen Bradley PLC, Controls Logix, Servo Controllers, HMI products and software, VDF, ASI and Robots.
• Working knowledge of NEC and ANSI codes
• Familiarity with automotive specifications
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems sufficient to diagnose and repair machines.
• Experience with LabView
• Computer skills and math skills sufficient to perform related tasks required.
• Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on the plant floor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.