Maintenance Controls Technician
Tarkett
Maintenance Controls Technician
Tarkett
Produces flooring and sports surfaces
Tarkett has a great opportunity for a Maintenance Controls Technician in our Middlefield, Ohio Manufacturing Plant.
Tarkett is seeking an experienced and strategic Maintenance Controls Technician to join our successful team in Middlefield, Ohio. In this position you will be seen as a key technical resource for supporting our rubber flooring operations by troubleshooting with the team on mechanical, electrical, controls, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This position requires a hands on approach that helps with problem solving, training and teaching Maintenance personnel and apprentices.
Responsibilities:
Assists on any issue that could arise on the shop floor including breakdowns, new process development, continuous improvement, tooling changes, etc. Includes issues related to hydraulics, pneumatics, programming, electrical, etc
Troubleshoot controls issues utilizing computers and supplier software
Identify and implement projects to will improve processes, training, operations, etc
Maintain and update drawings when changes are made to equipment or programming
Assist in the development of our maintenance team members
Must be responsible for observing all safety rules and regulations. Must work safely and always be responsible for the safety of others around you
Qualifications:
Associates Degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience and training
3-5 years of plant or related field experience
Basic understanding of mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics
Strong knowledge of high and low voltage e3lectrical
Ability to read ladder logic and schematics for troubleshooting issues
Ability to create and modify CAD drawings and schematics
Allen-Bradley PLC experience preferred, VFD and motion experience is a plus
Willingness to stay current on technology and challenge us to improve
Ability to comply with existing safety standards, including Arc Flash and LOTO
An understanding of safe operations and the drive to identify opportunities to improve each day
Excellent people skills with a high emphasis on communication and is considered a strong collaborator
Strong organizational skills and maintains a well-kept work area
Drive for results and accountability
Ability to work with little direct supervision
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
What We Offer
A commitment that Safety is #1
Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future
We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
Who we are:
With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach.
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
Tarkett makes a wide range of flooring and sports surfaces, including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood, laminate, and synthetic turf for commercial, residential, and sports projects. It sells products through distributors and retailers and secures large projects via specification-led contracts, while also providing installation, maintenance, and recycling services. It operates a circular-economy program called ReStart that recycles end-of-life flooring into raw materials, aiming for 30% recycled content by 2030. Its goal is to combine people-friendly products with planet-friendly materials and to advance sustainable flooring practices, supported by recognitions from EcoVadis and CDP.
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