Controls Technician

Overview

Controls Technician – Mt. Pleasant, IA

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Controls Technician.

Venteon is currently seeking a Controls Technician to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Mt. Pleasant, IA.

• Associate’s degree in Mechatronics/Electrical or related field.
• 2 years of maintenance/controls experience, or 5 years maintenance/controls and HS Diploma in lieu of an associate degree.
• Hands‑on experience working with electrical controls and PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear understanding and working knowledge of electrical schematics, power distribution & controls, motor & motor controls, Programmable logic controllers, operator interface computerized control panels, and other industrial controls.
• Experience using AutoCAD Drawing.

• Competitive salary.
• Advancement potential.
• Full time.
• Paid time off.
• Medical / Dental / Vision.
• 401k.

• Fixes technical problems by applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics.
• Provide assistance in troubleshooting problem equipment within the Maintenance Department.
• Ensure all drawing/prints are kept updated, all new equipment spare parts are set-up.
• Maintain plant are kept interest in all projects for which outside or internal engineering in designing, procuring and starting up is required.
• Coordinate the adherence of NFPA 70e standards for facility.
• Manage the requests for changes to software, logic, information and controls.
• Continuous documentation of all programs, critical machine settings, manuals, etc.
• Develops and maintains electrical documentation: IP addresses, P and .
• Responsible to work with electricians to carrying out the maintenance, trouble‑shooting and repair of electrical systems in support of the operation of the manufacturing facility.
• Provides support and training to plant technicians regarding controls network and infrastructure.
• Acts as a liaison with the Information Technology department to ensure the quality and reliability of plant systems.
• Continuously apply sound electrical solutions to resolve hindrances to plant efficiencies and to drive continuous improvement.
• Effectively communicate results and action plans to appropriate employees and managers.
• Assist with identifying and ordering spare parts.
• Provides support in maintaining preventive and predictive maintenance programs.