Controls Technician

Compensation: $32/Hr

Job Summary: 

A “hands-on” Controls Technician will provide technical assistance and support to Operations, and Maintenance. Must have a thorough understanding of all processes utilized in automated control systems. Requires a strong background in troubleshooting and maintains industrial equipment at all levels. This technician has sufficient experience and training to also mentor others. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Become the equipment expert and the primary support for Manufacturing regarding equipment and process issues, including (but not limited to) equipment downtime and production of nonconforming product. 

• Identify opportunities for technical improvement and become a mentor to the existing Technical Support Team members.      

• Provide technical assistance with new equipment, process development, setup, debug and training, particularly as it relates to automation and electronic controls. 

• Must adhere to and ensure that all safety procedures are maintained in accordance with industry standards (OSHA, NEC,ANSI, IEEE). 
• Proficient in electrical systems up to 480 VAC. 

Required Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities for Consideration as a Candidate: 

• 2 year technical / electronics degree and 3 years of industrial controls and electronics experience. 

• Strong technical experience with Allen Bradley based controls and software (RSLogix,RSView). 

• Strong technical experience with VFD’s and Servo-based Motion control systems. 

• Strong troubleshooting skills involving all facets of machinery (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic) with emphasis on PLC’s and Control systems. 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with multi-tasking and the ability to prioritize with minimal direction. 

• Ability to function within cross-functional teams (comprised of peers and subordinates), utilizing good communication skills and a “hands–on” approach within all projects.  

• Must be able to read and understand English. 

 Preferred or Additional, Experience, Education, Skills and Abilities: 

• Technical experience with Vision system integration, programming and maintenance. 

• Technical knowledge of industrial networking including but not limited to Ethernet, RS 232 /485, and  CANBUS protocols (i.e., DEVICENET, PROFIBUS, etc.). 

• Understanding of various types of tooling and standards (metal stamping, thermal forming, steel rule dies, etc…)  

• Working knowledge of Fanuc robot programming and maintenance of robotic work cells. 

• Technical experience with High Tonnage presses (mechanical and hydraulic actuated) and related auxillary equipment. 

I. Physical Requirements of this Position

A.   How much on-the-job time is spent performing the following physical activities?
Physical Activity	Amount of Time
	None	Less than 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	More than 2/3
Standing	☐	☐	☐	☒
Walking	☐	☐	☐	☒
Sitting	☐	☒	☐	☐
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel	☐	☐	☐	☒
Reach with hands and arms	☐	☐	☒	☐
Climb or balance	☐	☒	☐	☐
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl	☐	☐	☒	☐
Talk or hear	☐	☐	☒	☐
Taste or smell	☒	☐	☐	☐

 

In an average workday, the employee primarily performs: 

☒   Sedentary Work:  Lifting 10 lbs. Maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as computers and small tools.  Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.  Repetitive motion of hand and finger movement to manually input data using a keyboard or to assemble parts may be required for up to eight hours a day.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

☐   Medium Work:  Lifting 50 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 25 lbs.

☐   Heavy Work:  Lifting 100 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 50 lbs.

Visual Acuity Requirements of this position including color, depth perception and field of vision (Check one)

☒   Close Vision:  Clear vision at 20” or less.

☐   Distance Vision:  Clear vision at 20’ or more.

☐   Peripheral Vision:  Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.

☐   Depth Perception:  Three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.

☐   Ability to Adjust Focus:  Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

☐   No special vision requirements.

Select the level of noise that is typical in the work environment for this job: (Check one)

      ☐   Quiet conditions: (Examples: private office)

      ☐   Moderate noise: (Examples: business office with computer printers, light traffic, test and clean room environments)

      ☒   Loud noise:  (Examples: normal manufacturing conditions, fork truck and maintenance departments)

☐   Very loud noise:  (Examples:  jack hammer work and areas that exceed 85dB)

II. Work Environment 

A.    How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require?
Environmental Conditions	Amount of Time
	None	Less than 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	More than 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)	☒	☐	☐	☐
Work near moving mechanical parts	☐	☐	☒	☐
Work in high, precarious places	☐	☒	☐	☐
Fumes or airborne particles	☒	☐	☐	☐
Toxic or caustic chemicals	☒	☐	☐	☐
Outdoor weather conditions	☒	☐	☐	☐
Extreme cold (non-weather)	☒	☐	☐	☐
Extreme heat (non-weather)	☒	☐	☐	☐
Risk of electrical shock	☐	☐	☒	☐
Work with explosives	☒	☐	☐	☐
Risk of radiation	☒	☐	☐	☐
Vibration	☒	☐	☐	☐
Work/job-related travel	☐	☒	☐	☐

 

Additional physical requirements and/or environmental conditions not mentioned above: N/A