Midnight Industrial Controls Tech – PLC & Automation

BRT EXTRUSIONS INC; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

BRT Extrusions in Niles, OH is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to join our maintenance and engineering team. The role focuses on diagnosing complex electrical and automation issues to keep extrusion lines running smoothly.

You'll work with Controls Engineering, Maintenance, and Production, troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and drives, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while following safety practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Industrial Automation or related field.
• At least 3 years of industrial automation experience or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to work the midnight shift and adhere to safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support industrial control systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and industrial networks.
• Connect to Rockwell Automation PLCs, navigate programs, review ladder logic, and identify faults.
• Trace PLC logic and document changes following controls engineering standards.
• Document troubleshooting activities and corrective actions in the CMMS.

Skills

Industrial controls troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Schematic interpretation

EtherNet/IP knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Automation

2-year technical degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PanelView HMIs

PowerFlex drives

Kinetix servo systems

IO-Link devices

EtherNet/IP networks

Job description

BRT Extrusions in Niles, OH is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to join our maintenance and engineering team. The role focuses on diagnosing complex electrical and automation issues to keep extrusion lines running smoothly.

You'll work with Controls Engineering, Maintenance, and Production, troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and drives, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while following safety practices.