Controls Technician

The Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of process control systems of automated production equipment. As a member of the Maintenance Team, under the guidance of the Director of Production Operations, the Controls Technician ensures the accuracy and reliability of systems controls, implements Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) upgrades and supports production line performance, modifications, safety and quality.

_Essential Duties _

• Configures and programs PLCs

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and navigates PLCso Allen Bradley Panel View, AB Servo & AB VDF drives

• Installs, calibrates, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots Process Control Systems SCADA & DCS

• Provides technical assistance to internal customers

• Plans and performs Preventive Maintenance

• Develops and ensures SOPs for automated equipment

• Follows maintenance SOPs

• Coordinates with maintenance team and other departments to anticipate issues and implement solutions

• Provides technical assistance as needed by internal customers

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Safety and quality-minded* Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written)

• Certification or Associate's Degree in related area of study (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering)

• Five years experience with Process Control Systems or related field* Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls

• Networking, Ethernet experience* Electrical Background

• Experience with desktop business applications (Excel, Word, CMMS)

• Proficiency in use of laptop computer, multi-meters and other calibration equipment

• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.

Job Dimensions

• As the Controls Technician, you will:

Work effectively in a team environment and an individual self-directed environment, including coordination with end users, internal and external customers, consultants and vendors.

Support a multi-shift operation on days, nights, weekends and holidays, and on-call and rotating shifts. Travel to local facilities operating a company vehicle on a daily basis.

Enjoy working with a talented, dynamic team and state of the art automation and equipment

_Qualifications _

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, understand and interpret complex electrical, mechanical systems, automation systems, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Microsoft suite of software, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Proficiency in Outlook for the use of email.

Other QualificationsValid Driver's License, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.Must be able to travel 15% of the time.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.