Controls Technician

Position: Controls Tech Location: Dayton, NJ Wage: $38.39 - $47.35 / hour (Based On Experience) Shift: 1st shift M-F Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Industrial Controls Technician is responsible for achieving a high level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. This individual will use their training and knowledge to perform equipment/process/system maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, make repairs, and identify and implement opportunities for improvement. What you’ll be doing Must be able to pass electrical skills and safety testing to become a qualified Category 2 worker. Must be capable of performing electrical work on systems up to 480 Volts. As the resident electronic and PLC resource, you will be responsible for: Establishing and maintaining accurate, current and secure documentation of printed logic, PLC programs, drive parameters, electronic files and supporting software. Maintenance, system set-up and selection of supporting hardware. Application evaluation of electronic systems and software. Facilitate electronic and PLC training within the department. Seek out and identify obsolete, unsupported or otherwise deficient systems. Research and identify solutions then report, prepare scope of work and cost estimates to resolve. Actively participate in process improvement, new installation and make ready related to electronic, PLC or mechanical projects. Will function as a maintenance technician as needed, responsible for PM duties, project work and scheduled or breakdown maintenance, when situation dictates. Expected to be a resource on weekends or nights as needed. Work with the site MRO Coordinator concerning inventory management of related electronic spares. We’d love to hear from you if You will need 3-5 years’ experience within an industrial setting where your focus was heavily with electrical and PLCs You must have strong electronic and PLC skills, proficient knowledge of AB applications. Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs and Servo drives, Beckhoff PLC knowledge a plus. Proficient understanding of applicable software, program language and printed logic Programming, capable of writing, re-writing and creating new operating programs. Understanding of current applications and systems, mechanical and electrical Proficient computer skills, word processing and software understanding Strong general math skills Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options 401(k) retirement plan with company match Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co