Controls Technician

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Control Technician Job Responsibilities

• Perform expert break‑fix, preventive maintenance, and design improvements on mechanical and electrical equipment and complex systems.
• Provide troubleshooting support for equipment and technical support on production lines.
• Maintain in‑depth technical knowledge of numerous systems required for the job specialty.
• Conduct research and develop procedures as required by the job specialty.
• Program, troubleshoot, and analyze complex control systems to resolve in‑depth software, hardware, and configuration problems.
• Utilize predictive equipment and interpret results—including infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, power quality analysis, laser interferometry, ball bar, and vibration analysis—to assess equipment condition and proactively maintain systems.
• Lead, drive, and participate in continuous improvement (CI) activities, applying CI tools and methodology to achieve cost savings.
• Identify and source parts, supplies, and repair items; suggest alternative engineered solutions to improve reliability.
• Perform independent maintenance in accordance with industry standards.
• Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Set up and operate multiple machining operations (lathe, drill press, grinder, etc.) and perform welding tasks as required.
• Study and investigate technical and system methods, tools, and innovations that can be implemented to improve maintenance practices and documentation.
• Prepare inputs for cost analysis of new equipment, repair/rebuild proposals, cost savings, and innovations.
• Update records, review CMMS history, and analyze data.
• Provide technical content for sales quotations and perform time‑and‑material (T&M) duties as required.
• Train and coach less‑proficient technicians; assume project‑manager responsibilities as assigned.
• Complete on‑the‑job training and technical self‑study programs for career development.
• Follow all safety‑related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines.

• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Associate degree with a technical focus and 7 years of related experience, or 10 years of experience, in the specific industry.
• Proficiency in predictive technologies—including vibration analysis, laser interferometer operations, precision alignments, and maintenance of applicable process equipment.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems; able to analyze problems, synthesize alternative solutions, and perform repairs.
• Ability to use hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate.
• Travel may be required.
• Six Sigma experience desired.

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or descend ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces. Occasionally required to sit. Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Requires close vision and color vision. May be exposed to outside weather conditions, electrical shock, hazardous materials, greasy or slippery floors, and loud factory environment.

Full Time