Controls Technician / Maintenance Technician

Carlisle Construction Materials; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 46,838 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a Control Technician to monitor and enhance the reliability of automated production equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electrical control components, supporting uptime and efficient operation across the facility.

Responsibilities include maintaining HMIs/PLCs, monitoring utilities, and collaborating with maintenance teams to implement improvements. A technical background and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or better; technical schooling or related certs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and production equipment troubleshooting.
• Support preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Install, maintain, repair or replace control devices (HMIs, VFDs, PLCs).
• Work with Controls Engineer to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Monitor plant utilities and assist with electrical control systems.

Skills

PLC language knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Team player

Written and verbal communication

Safety protocols

Problem-solving ability

Ability to read drawings

Education

High school diploma

Technical schooling or industrial maintenance certs

Tools

CMMS

SAP

MS programs

Job description

Job Summary

This position monitors and improves the control system reliability of automated production equipment. When production system performance falls below acceptable levels, they must support troubleshooting efforts to avoid or minimize interruptions to production. A successful control technician has a keen eye for details and good mechanical/electrical aptitude.

Job Description

This position monitors and improves the control system reliability of automated production equipment. When production system performance falls below acceptable levels, they must support troubleshooting efforts to avoid or minimize interruptions to production. A successful control technician has a keen eye for details and good mechanical/electrical aptitude.

Pay Rate: $34.00 to $37.00

Duties And Responsibilities

• Process and production equipment troubleshooting.
• Monitors significant plant downtime events and initiative problem solving activities
• Supports implementation and improvement of existing preventive/predictive maintenance programs
• Supports equipment installation coordination/supervision associated with facility needs
• Support procurement of replacement and upgrade hardware, as needed.
• Perform needed maintenance, repair or rebuild/calibration of electrical control components and direct support of production operating needs.
• Communicate issues and potential required changes with Controls Engineer
• Evaluate electrical equipment operation and suggest necessary action when malfunctions occur, or improvements are needed
• Daily monitoring of various plant utilities that can include chiller, air compressor, security system & fire protection system.
• Complete process and preventive maintenance work orders. Capture and communicate associated data
• Maintain plant electrical control systems on equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, automated controls and pumps
• Troubleshoot electrical control issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment.
• Install and monitor current monitoring systems
• Maintain and enhance hardware and software knowledge to ensure up-to-date troubleshooting capabilities
• Install, maintain, repair or replace control devices such as HMIs, VFDs, PLCs components etc. as needed
• Comply and participate regulatory, Carlisle, & departmental policies, procedures, & standards (PSM, safety protocols, COS)
• Work with mechanical and electrical maintenance technicians to help develop their control skills
• As directed execute projects on an as needed basis
• Assist mechanical and electrical technicians with preventive maintenance, breakdowns and work orders as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Knowledge of PLC language (ladder logic, structured text, sequential function charts, etc)
• Proficient in working with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, level controls, AC/DC drives, VFD etc
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley controls preferred
• Industrial electrical AC/DC troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of CMMS, SAP, MS programs
• Demonstrated ability to utilize electrical instruments in troubleshooting control systems
• Awareness of electrical codes such as NEMA
• Inter-Personnel Skills – Including the ability to be a team player. The ability to pass on information & training to others.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to produce and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of safe working practices around moving and electrical equipment.
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Understanding of OSHA and industrial safety protocols

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.

• Managing Change
• Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.

• Continuous Improvement
• Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.

• Customer Focus
• Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.

• Continuous Learning
• Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.

• Drive for Results
• Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.

Education And Experience

• Highschool diploma, higher education preferred
• Degree from technical school, or industrial maintenance certifications (PLC, Machine Logic, etc)
• Technical military specialities considered
• Experience working as a control technician in an industrial manufacturing environment

Equipment Used

• Precision measurement equipment (Micrometers, gauges, measurement devices)
• Electrical instrumentation (megohmmeter, multimeter, amperage monitoring systems)
• Hand tools
• Office equipment (computer, phone, kiosk)
• Computer systems (CMMS, SAP, MS programs)

Working Conditions

• Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following.
• Temperatures exposed to both Ambient/outside temperatures.
• Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points
• Noise of industrial machinery
• Typically, 40 hour per week with overtime as required
• Days/shift vary based on facility need
• Fast paced 24/7 operation

Travel Requirement

• Overnight travel up to 10%, this will include travel to other facilities and to trainings

Physical Requirements

NEVER
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
CONTINUOUSLY
(0-30%)
(31-60%)
(61-100%)

(1-10 LBS)
(11-20 LBS)
(21-40 LBS)
(41-50 LBS)

(51 OR MORE LBS)