Electrical Controls Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for mechanical and electrical assembly, testing, troubleshooting and modification of control systems used in automated machinery.
• Performs maintenance service and repairs on production equipment including preventative maintenance.
• Set up and programming of PLC’s, variable frequency and servo drives.
• Set up and programming of operator interface devices.
• Assembly and wiring of electrical control panels and machinery.
• Generation of electrical schematics and support documentation.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and mechanical failures on existing manufacturing equipment.
• Advanced industrial electrical troubleshooting tasks such as diagnosing faulty electrical components and devices.
• Advanced electrical controls troubleshooting and calibration of PLCs, transducers, motor starters, relays, solenoids, I/O cards, thermocouples, sensors, power supplies, transformers and other control devices.
• Performs advanced conveyor troubleshooting/diagnostics and repairs.
• Advanced hydraulic/pneumatic repairs and troubleshooting.
• Complex shop re-builds and equipment upgrades. Identifies opportunities for machinery improvements and optimization.
• Completes assigned tasks on time according to schedule.
• Trains/mentors new hires and less experienced technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.