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Controls Technician

Controls Technician

CREATIVE WERKS LLCBartlett, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary :

The Controls Technician is a critical member of CW’s Maintenance Reliability Team. They are responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and improving our PLC equipment and other Automated Systems. They will work directly with our Maintenance & Engineering Teams to troubleshoot and support CW’s many production lines and modification requests.

Responsibilities of the Position :

  • Using automation software for programming and trouble-shooting production equipment
  • Replaces faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors and sensors
  • Train others on the Maintenance team in the execution of basic electrical tasks
  • Plan & order materials for specific projects & tasks as well as maintaining shop inventory
  • Model, implement, and comply with electrical safety rules and related industry regulations
  • Wire electrical panels from schematics, startup and debug production equipment
  • Designing and wiring small control cabinet for conveyors and other equipment
  • Design and write programs for integrating conveyor systems to work with OEM equipment
  • Program HMIs for integration projects and modifying existing HMI programs to make them more functional for CW
  • Notified when Major Breakdowns occur to assist in investigating root-cause and repair solutions
  • Working closely with engineering and maintenance to help with making improvements on production equipment
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

  • Have worked in a mechanical setting; related to food manufacturing is preferred
  • Knowledge of control programs, HMIs, indirect addressing and arrays, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, RS Logic 500, Studio 5000
  • Self-starting, reliable, demonstrate a desire to learn and is capable of adapting quickly across job functions and responsibilities
  • Ability to troubleshoot controls and electrical systems with amp meters, voltmeters, tracers, and recording devices
  • Ability to read electrical schematics, electrical prints, wiring diagrams, and nameplates
  • Ability to troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFD) drives and controls
  • Must have the ability to work on 3 phase motors, inverters, servos. AC and DC control circuit component trouble shooting ability
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits, up to 480V
  • Ability to connect with a laptop to troubleshoot, program PLC’s & HMI’s
  • Ability to program VFD’s
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on an on-call basis as needed
  • Valid driver’s license and insurability under the company’s insurance policy. Employee will be required to drive to each of CW’s facilities and will receive a Mileage Expense based on current CW Policy
  • Will require own set of Tools

    • Education and Experience :

  • High School Diploma
  • 4 + years of experience as a Controls Technician, Controls Electrician, PLC Programmer or other related Field Experience
  • Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing facility, troubleshooting industrial electrical and electronic systems

    • Working Conditions :

  • Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees
  • Some tasks may require working near localized thermal elements that can cause the perceived temperature to be higher until the task is completed
  • Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including but not limited to Bump Cap / Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear, Hearing Protection and Disposable Masks

    • Physical Requirements :

  • Physical dexterity to perform installation and troubleshooting work with the facilities (interior and exterior) safely and efficiently.
  • Abilities may include but are not limited to :
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools
  • Bending at the waist
  • Kneeling, crouching, standing for extended periods of time
  • Reaching above the head to store or retrieve materials
  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information
  • Seeing to perform skilled work and read meters or gauges
  • Lifting and carrying heavy equipment or materials
  • Working in cramped spaces
  • Use ladders, scaffolding, and / or a scissor lift while performing job duties
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