Maintenance Controls Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Description Summary

In this role, you will perform a wide range of complex maintenance and troubleshooting tasks to support operations at GNF’s Fuel Manufacturing Operations facility. The position focuses on supporting automated manufacturing systems and control equipment through PLC diagnostics, instrumentation calibration, and both electrical and mechanical repair work. You will maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and modify automated equipment and control systems, including PLC-based machinery, electromechanical devices, process instrumentation, and nuclear measurement or radiographic systems.

The role requires proficiency in reading technical documentation, using advanced test equipment, and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure equipment reliability, system accuracy, and compliance with operational standards. This is a 2nd shift position (typical hours 3PM–11PM, with variations as needed). Starting pay is $42.96/hour, increasing to $43.61/hour after 6 months of satisfactory performance, plus a $1/hour off‑shift bonus.

• Maintain, repair, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on automated manufacturing and quality assurance systems, including PLC‑controlled machinery, mechanical/electromechanical equipment, process instrumentation, nuclear measurement, radiographic, and ultrasonic systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, ladder logic, and vendor maintenance manuals for proper calibration and maintenance methods.
• Troubleshoot computer hardware, software, and interface peripherals and modify documentation as needed.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical, electronic, and microprocessor‑based programmable controllers and stay current with state‑of‑the‑art process control through self‑study, in‑plant training, or vendor schooling.
• Utilize advanced test equipment and diagnostic software (e.g., Simpson meter, amp probe, oscilloscope, signal generators, programmable power supplies, multimeters) to diagnose and correct hardware and software problems.
• Prepare and update equipment information, preventive maintenance, and calibration procedures for an auditable documentation system.
• Provide training and diagnostic assistance to workgroup personnel.
• Install, modify, and document new or existing equipment or systems.
• Consult with vendors, manufacturing engineers, and maintenance personnel to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, engineering, and other groups to resolve equipment problems.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of facilities, equipment, and work areas; adhere to good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Lead counseling of trainee personnel in proper safety methods.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

• Technical school associate degree in electronics, instrumentation, or micro‑electronic solid‑state technology; or equivalent training with five years of related industrial equipment maintenance or fabrication experience.
• At least two (2) years of experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing industrial, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and electro‑mechanical control equipment.
• Two (2) years of experience reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, ladder logic, and instruction manuals.
• Two (2) years of experience with state‑of‑the‑art test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, programmable power supplies, digital analyzers, microprocessor development systems, multichannel analyzers, etc.).
• Two (2) years of experience with basic hand tools, soldering equipment, and electrical/electronics test equipment.
• Two (2) years of experience with microprocessor software structure and commands.
• Two (2) years of troubleshooting techniques and repair of state‑of‑the‑art electronic systems and circuits.
• At least two of the following: one (1) year building control panels; one (1) year performing repair and maintenance on automated machinery; one (1) year maintaining nuclear measurement equipment; one (1) year using PLCs; one (1) year troubleshooting and repairing circuits at the board level.

• Ability to lead troubleshooting and perform corrective action.
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