Controls Technician

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies - Carlisle, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Carlisle, PA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Controls Technician position is responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of automated production equipment within an insulation manufacturing facility. This role involves troubleshooting electrical and automation issues, supporting preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring minimal production interruptions. A successful candidate will possess strong electrical aptitude, attention to detail, and proficiency with industrial control systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooter for electrical/automation issues on their respective shift.
• Assist other electrical and mechanical technicians with preventative maintenance, breakdowns, and miscellaneous work orders as needed.
• Install, configure, maintain, or replace industrial control devices such as HMIs, VFDs, and PLCs.
• Respond to significant plant downtime events and initiate problem-solving activities.
• Support implementation and improvement of preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Assist with new equipment installation and startup.
• Select and procure replacement or upgrade hardware.
• Perform calibration of electrical control components as needed.
• Work with controls engineering on controls-related projects.
• Evaluate electrical equipment operation and suggest necessary actions when malfunctions occur or improvements are needed.
• Complete preventive maintenance work orders and capture associated data.
• Maintain plant electrical control systems on equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, and pumps.
• Research information required to maintain hardware and modify software, and attend training classes.
• Comply with regulatory, Carlisle, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and degree from technical school, or industrial maintenance certifications (PLC, Machine Logic, etc.).
• 5+ years experience working as a control technician in an industrial manufacturing environment is equivalent experience.
• Experience with wiring and programming Allen Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix & GE/Emerson 9030 and RX3i PLCs controls preferred.
• Knowledge of PLC language (ladder logic, structured text, etc.).
• Proficient in configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, sensors, DC drives, VFDs, etc.
• Industrial electrical AC/DC troubleshooting skills.
• High degree of skill with PCs and networking (installing software, changing adapter settings, navigating directory structures, changing IP address, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to utilize electrical instruments, such as multimeters, in troubleshooting control systems.
• Awareness of electrical codes such as NEC.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and redline electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with electrical safe work practices.
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of OSHA and related industrial safety protocols.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems preferred.
• Technical military specialties considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full-time position with 40 hours per week
• Day shift work schedule
• Opportunities for overtime as required