Controls Technician

Controls TechnicianCome join the Toledo Tool & Die team! Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has four facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.Toledo Tool & Die is adding Controls Technicians to our team to support our continued growth.This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.Come join our team! Hours for this position are typically:1st SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:00PM2nd SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 2:00PM-10:00PM3rd SHIFT: Sunday-Thursday, 10:00PM-6:AMWhat Toledo Tool & Die Can Offer You:Starting pay of $36-$42/hourShift differential of $1.50/hour for 2nd shift, $1.00/ for 3rd shiftWeekly pay10 paid holidaysPaid Time Off401kFull benefits (medical, dental, vision)What Makes You A Great Fit For This Position:Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skillsGood communication with all team membersStrong work ethicPositive attitudeConsistent attendanceWillingness to learnSafety mindedKey Responsibilities:Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, vision systems, sensors, safety circuits, and network/communication systems on the automated weld cells.Diagnose and resolve industrial robot faults (e.g., FANUC / Nachi) — teaching and adjusting points, recovering programs, and restoring cells to production.Support weld-equipment controls, including weld power sources/timers, torch and tip systems, and related automation.Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC/ladder logic, robot programs, and controls documentation to isolate faults.Make controlled program and parameter changes under established change control, and validate before returning equipment to production.Respond rapidly to downtime events, perform structured root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to restore uptime.Execute preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance on controls and automation systems per schedule.Support new-equipment installation, automation integration, and continuous-improvement projects.Coordinate with maintenance technicians and the tool crib attendant to obtain the spare parts and consumables (sensors, etc.) needed for repairs.Accurately document work orders, fault findings, PM records, and equipment history in the CMMS.Requirements:Must be at least 18 years of age.High school diploma or equivalent required; technical diploma or associate degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field preferred.Eligible to work in the United States.Must be able to satisfactorily complete pre-employment screening (background check and drug screen).Identified candidates must be able to work overtime (daily, weekends and holidays).3+ years of industrial controls / automation maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (robotic welding or complex-automation strongly preferred).Hands-on PLC troubleshooting (e.g., Allen-Bradley / Siemens) and industrial robot experience (e.g., FANUC / ABB).Working knowledge of servo, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, vision systems, sensors, and industrial networks.Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and robot programs.Familiarity with LOTO/electrical safety, IATF 16949, and CMMS systems.Possess good physical stamina and coordination.Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or climb for extended periods of time.Must be able to lift/push/pull objects that are up to 50 pounds.Work as a team, good communication skills, basic math skills, physical dexterity.Must have valid drivers' licenseToledo Tool & Die is an equal opportunity employer.