About this role
Position: Industrial Controls Technician Salary Grade: 3
Primary Purpose:
Responsibilities:
- Install, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems to control and monitor industrial machinery and equipment
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance on industrial control systems to ensure optimal functionality
- Diagnose and resolve issues in PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, and other electrical components
- Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to design and implement control systems for new projects
- Conduct thorough testing of control systems to ensure accuracy and reliability
- Document all maintenance and repair activities accurately for future reference
Roles: Expected behaviors and activities performed to fulfill responsibilities
· Practice and encourage the best safety practices resulting in zero lost time within department.
· Implement and practice effective 5S and participate in regular team 5S audits.
· Set an example of working hard and doing the right things, exhibit energy and positivity.
· Accountable to follow instruction and established routines and process to achieve results.
· Understand and achieve Reasonable Expectations (REs) for current position and responsibilities (excellent productivity and quality) and participate in regular team process audits.
· Engage in clear, courteous, effective, honest, and open communications with team members and others within and outside the department and company.
· Develop and seek positive relationships; actively participate in regular huddles and goal setting.
· Solve issues through general instructions with some variations in sequence.
Essential qualifications and skills
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or certification in a related field is preferred
- Proven experience as an Industrial Controls Technician with strong knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with various brands of PLCs such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider Electric
- Proficient in reading electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Ability to diagnose issues in electrical systems using diagnostic tools
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform quick repairs under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately