Controls Technician , AO
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Middletown
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About American Ordnance
At American Ordnance, we know the stakes and We do what we say! We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, warheads, to special projects and beyond. With more than 70 years of experience and Day & Zimmermann behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations.
Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!
About American Ordnance
At American Ordnance, we know the stakes and We do what we say! We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, warheads, to special projects and beyond. With more than 70 years of experience and Day & Zimmermann behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations.
Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!
As a Control's Technician 2, here' the work you'll do:
Position Summary
Leverages expertise in electronic and industrial technologies to test, troubleshoot, and modify automated control systems, including PLCs, to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshoot and evaluate breakdowns as well as initiate modifications to equipment. Troubleshooting may include building test samples, error replication, and data collection/analysis. Works in close support with Engineers, quality or production personnel.
- Find and document solutions to better utilize existing equipment and tools to improve processes. Reduce downtime by identifying and resolving issues in the production process and equipment. Recommends design changes.
- Directs the work of maintenance personnel
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Experienced in PLC programming and Microsoft Office Software.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and electrical prints. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with machinery and equipment. Knowledge and desire to troubleshoot and resolve issues with various complex machine types and systems.
- Ability with interfacing and integrating multiple systems and platforms in automated processes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education:
Associate degree from two year college or technical school in Industrial Technology or related field - Length of
Experience:
2+ year Technical experience - Licenses/ Registrations:
Valid driver's license required. - Other:
Understand NEC, NFPA, NESC.
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