Maintenance Controls Technician - 2nd shift

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Full Time Owasso, OK, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $35.00 To $45.00 Hourly

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 12:00am

Weekends as needed

The Maintenance Controls Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated manufacturing equipment and electrical control systems that are critical to the production and packaging of meat products. This role ensures PLCs, HMIs, industrial communication networks, drives, instrumentation, and control systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The Maintenance Controls Technician supports production by minimizing downtime, maintaining system integrity, and ensuring compliance with safety and food manufacturing requirements.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs existing and new automated manufacturing equipment while following applicable safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Diagnoses and repairs PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, instrumentation, and electrical control system failures using electrical schematics, ladder logic, OEM documentation, and visual observation.
• Programs, modifies, backs up, and troubleshoots Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC systems utilized throughout the facility.
• Performs online PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics to identify equipment faults and minimize downtime.
• Maintains and troubleshoots Allen-Bradley PLC platforms including: PLC-5, SLC-500, Micro Logix, Compact Logix, and Control Logix.
• Utilizes RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000, Factory Talk View, and RSLinx software for troubleshooting and system maintenance.
• Troubleshoots industrial communication networks including Device Net, Ether Net/IP, and Industrial Ethernet systems.
• Inspects electrical and control systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with operational requirements.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems up to 480
  
  VAC.
• Maintains and troubleshoots Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor controls, relays, contractors, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Reads and interprets electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, ladder logic, and technical documentation.
• Assists or performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities using SOPs, LOTO procedures, and CMMS work orders.
• Maintains PLC, HMI, drive, and network backups.
• Documents program revisions, equipment modifications, and repairs.
• Assists with root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Supports equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assists in conducting and participating in corporate and outside agency audits.
• Performs building preventative maintenance and repairs throughout the facility as assigned.
• Works on special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification or associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance or industrial controls environment preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Strong working knowledge of RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, Factory Talk View, and RSLinx.
• Working knowledge of Siemens automation platforms preferred.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics experience required.
• Experience troubleshooting Device Net, Ether Net/IP, and Industrial Ethernet communications.
• Knowledge of VFDs, motor controls, electrical distribution systems, relays, contractors, and safety circuits.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480
  
  VAC.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, photo eyes, proximity sensors, encoders, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical manuals.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment including digital multimeters, clamp meters,…