Maintenance Technician III (Controls Specialist)

Summary

The Sr. Maintenance Controls Specialist is a senior-level electro-mechanical and industrial automation position responsible for the reliability maintenance troubleshooting design modernization and implementation of manufacturing equipment control systems. This role serves as the facilitys primary technical resource for automation controls and machine integration while also maintaining strong hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and repair capabilities.

The Sr. Maintenance Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through advanced diagnostics PLC/HMI programming electrical troubleshooting machine reliability improvements and controls modernization projects. This position is expected to independently evaluate aging and obsolete equipment develop replacement control system specifications create project scopes and budgets implement control system upgrades and commission new systems with minimal reliance on outside contractors.

The individual must possess strong electrical automation and mechanical skills and be capable of working independently on complete machine systems when additional technical resources are not available.

Controls & Automation

• Diagnose and repair complex automation and control system failures on manufacturing equipment.
• Read interpret troubleshoot modify document and develop PLC programs across multiple platforms and generations of technology.
• Develop new PLC logic HMI applications recipes and machine control strategies.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits sensors encoders photo eyes safety devices VFDs soft starters servo systems motion control systems and industrial networks.
• Commission and start up new or modified automation systems.
• Create maintain and update electrical schematics control drawings panel layouts and documentation.
• Maintain backups of PLC HMI drive servo and robot programs.
• Train maintenance and operations personnel on control systems.

Equipment Modernization & Capital Projects

• Evaluate obsolete control systems and develop long-term modernization strategies.
• Maintain a controls obsolescence roadmap and prioritize modernization efforts.
• Research and specify replacement PLCs HMIs drives instrumentation communication systems and electrical hardware.
• Develop project scopes bills of materials cost estimates and technical specifications.
• Lead controls retrofit and modernization projects from concept through startup.
• Design install configure program test and commission replacement control systems with minimal outside contractor support.
• Manage contractors vendors and system integrators when utilized.

Maintenance Troubleshooting & Reliability

• Diagnose and repair complex electro-mechanical problems.
• Perform setup calibration and adjustment of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic hydraulic electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Perform root cause failure analysis and develop permanent corrective actions.
• Implement reliability improvements that reduce downtime.
• Enter completed work and documentation into the CMMS system.

Leadership & Technical Development

• Serve as the facility primary technical expert for automation and controls systems.
• Mentor and train maintenance technicians.
• Provide technical guidance during equipment failures startups and major maintenance events.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology Mechatronics Industrial Automation Controls Technology or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 710 years of industrial maintenance automation controls or related manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot modify and develop PLC programs.
• Demonstrated ability to commission and support industrial automation systems.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems and motor controls.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills including pneumatics hydraulics conveyors bearings drives and machine alignment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on both controls and mechanical issues.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix CompactLogix PLC-5 SLC-500 and MicroLogix preferred.
• Experience with Siemens Omron Mitsubishi Modicon GE and legacy PLC platforms preferred.

Additional Information :

Address: 433 N. Main St. Rocky Mount Virginia 24151

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

 

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands  

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we  live work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

 

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement please contact Human Resources at or If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please contact Human Resources at or This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability will not receive a response.

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

 

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

 

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brands name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for some cases job-seekers are being contacted directly both by phone and other instances these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time