Controls Technician

PrideStaff is hiring for a Controls Technician opportunity for a well-known manufacturing company in Escalon, CA!
The Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining the Company’s equipment and facilities in good working order at an advanced level in order to support the organization’s production requirements. The Controls Technician excels at all requirements of Industrial Maintenance Technician 1 and Industrial Maintenance Technician 2.
Responsible for participating, supporting, and maintaining compliance to the Company’s quality, environmental and occupational health & safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities as defined by the Company.
Position responsibilities include direct communications with employees, customers, or representatives.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Possesses an understanding of basic electrical principles.
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools.
• Proficient troubleshooting skills.
• Utilizes the maintenance ticket system to document work; Documents cost and part specifics information.
• Performs regular preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping standards while moving through other departments/jobs.
• Effectively troubleshoot problems with equipment.
• Regularly corresponds with OEMs and parts suppliers when repairs are necessary.
• Ensures compliance with all safety regulations related to troubleshooting, installing, or otherwise working with 3 phase AC power circuits (277-480V), 110V circuits, and low voltage systems.
• Schedules and performs regular preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Responsible for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control components (., photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachometers, encoders, and human machine interfaces).
• Has the knowledge and ability to perform machinery repairs normally performed by OEM service personal.
• Facilitate training in regards to Robotic and CNC repairs and programming.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining relay logic circuits and electro-fluid power systems.
• Provides assistance and training to Technicians with less experience and knowledge.
• Schedules machinery repairs normally performed by OEM service personal.
• Responsible for complying with the regulations governing the identification, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills and Competencies
Language Skills- Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between sets of numbers. Ability to speak and print simple sentences.
Mathematical Skills- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills- ­ To perform this job successfully, an individual will have to interact with a computer. Basic skills required shall include the use of Internet software and the ability to look-up, open, and manage files.
Measures of Performance
Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively; Strives to continually build job knowledge and utilize experience.


Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Listens and responds constructively to other team members’ ideas; Offers support for others’ ideas and proposals; Is open with other team members about his/her concerns; Expresses disagreement constructively.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality – Regular, predictable attendance is required. Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Adaptability – Is able to adapt to changes in the work environment. Also able to manage competing demands while at the same time able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Planning/Organizing - Follows the organization’s policies and procedures. Uses time efficiently and effectively; prioritizes and plans work activities in the best interest of the business.
Education and Experience Requirements
5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements­­­­­­
No additional requirements.
Physical Requirements­­­­­­­­­­­­
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seldom required to sit, frequently required to stand, and frequently required to walk. The employee must frequently use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally talk or listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee may seldom be required to travel.
Working Environment
The working environment is characterized as a shop setting. The temperature in the shop closely follows that of the outdoors. Outdoor tasks may be assigned. This position can expect to regularly come into contact with dirt, grease, and oil. An employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Qualifications Include the Following:

• Recent, relevant work experience within the past 12 months 
• Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screening 
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to show proof of eligibility to work in the .

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Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $35.00 - $40.00 Per Hour