Electrical Controls Technician - 1st Shift

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This position reports to:
Maintenance Manager

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Job Description:

• Core Responsibilities: Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automation and electrical control systems-including PLCs, HMIs, drives, and robotics-while ensuring safe, compliant operation, supporting equipment startups and upgrades, collaborating cross‑functionally to improve performance and uptime, maintaining accurate documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement and automation projects.
• Required Experience & Skills: 3-5+ years in industrial controls or manufacturing maintenance; strong Allen‑Bradley PLC/HMI experience; working knowledge of servo motion systems, VFDs, industrial sensors; ability to read schematics and ladder logic; Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs; strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Work Environment & Other Requirements: Industrial manufacturing setting with electrical and mechanical systems; adherence to PPE and safety standards; occasional off‑shift, weekend, or on‑call support may be required.

Education and Experience Needed:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Automation or related field.
• 3-5+ years in industrial controls or maintenance withing a manufacturing environment
• Must pass a background and drug screen and have valid U.S. work authorization.
• Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing English is essential for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Regular attendance and availability for overtime are essential job functions.

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