Industrial Electrical Control Technician

Job Summary

To install, repair and maintain all plant equipment with an emphasis on robotics, PLCs and any other Industrial Controls Systems.

Essential Functions

• Observes and participates in all company Safety and Continuous Improvement programs.
• Troubleshoots all plant equipment with an emphasis on complex electrical issues.
• Responsible for maintaining all plant systems, troubleshooting and program modifications and our plant process control database.
• Modifies and updates existing electrical equipment, software, and programs.
• Understands and complies with the National Electric Code while performing work on equipment.
• May be required to design and draw schematics for equipment updates.
• Examines expansion plans for proper electrical installation.
• Responsible for PLC upgrades, programming, and wiring.
• Ability to work with outside vendors effectively.
• Provides guidance to other technicians on complex control problems.
• Will lead projects or be part of a project team.
• Performs preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Arranges daily and weekly work schedule to coincide with other departments.
• Operates power lift truck.
• Perform housekeeping duties on a regular basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as required to meet customer’s needs.
• Is required to be on call at short notice.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Requires knowledge and experience with typical equipment software and PLC programming.
• Required to have excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Database skills and knowledge recommended.
• Must have experience with all Microsoft office software.

• Must have a strong understanding of all electrical safety training programs.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and aerial lifts by obtaining an annual certification.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must communicate effectively with others, verbally and written both inside and outside the company.
• Must be able to coordinate work with external suppliers and contractors.

• This position requires at least 5 years of experience with electrical controls / PLC troubleshooting, programming, and repairing.

Preferred

• Education level background normally acquired through the completion of high school level programs leading to a diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate degree in electrical engineering or industrial controls preferred.

Environment

• Employee works in a manufacturing environment.
• Individual will work a set schedule including regular weekend work.
• The tasks performed require twisting at waist, bending/stooping, squatting/kneeling, and climbing ladders.
• Incumbent will lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis and lift/carry more than 70 lbs. occasionally.
• Tasks require reaching at, above and below shoulder level.