Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician

Description

Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician

Salary: $31 - $33/hour

Job Type: Full-time

**  Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. 

Job Description:

Industrial Control Technicians must be able to understand and make decisions based on technical documents, such as blueprints, schematics, or instructions. They must also be motivated to work on their own and as part of a team. Strong communication skills are a necessary part of this position.

Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair/replace field instrumentation, electrical and control components.
• Diagnose issues with machines using PLCs
• Basic improvements utilizing the site programming software for PLC’s and OIS’s 
• Recommend replacement frequencies for electrical and control components for the CMMS
• Work as a team member or alone to complete projects.
• Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.
• Make decisions based on technical documents.
• Servicing motor controls and electrical distribution equipment
• Reading and interpreting specifications and blueprints
• Conducting electronic inspections and tests
• Grounding electrical systems
• Performing electrical work on environmental regulating systems, pumps and industrial lighting systems
• Installing, maintaining and repairing heavy duty equipment and industrial communications systems
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical components
• Working with programmable logic/automation controls[4]
• Familiar with RS-logic software.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting Allen Bradley drives.

Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician Qualifications/Education:

• Graduate of a technical program majoring in PLC/industrial controls or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Journeyman experience or the completion of an apprenticeship program preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
• Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
• Ability to immediately understand and react to verbal safety commands, audio alarms, and written hazard alerts in English in a Manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in English to accurately read, interpret, and execute equipment lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols and machine operation manuals.
• Sufficient English verbal skills to clearly and instantly report machine malfunctions, near-misses, or unsafe floor conditions to supervisors and team members.
• This role operates in the immediate vicinity of fast-moving, heavy automated equipment. Clear, real-time communication and strict adherence to English-language safety signage are mandatory for workplace safety. 
• Motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make decisions.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents.
• Willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lift heavy objects, climbing ladders, crawling, etc.

Manufacturing Systems / Industrial Control Technician Benefits:

• Annual bonus
• Employee referral bonus program
• 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
• Employee heating pellet program
• Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE 

Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.

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