Controls Technician

• ◆Lead troubleshooter for electrical/automation issues on their respective shift. Assisting other electrical and mechanical technicians with preventative maintenance, breakdowns and misc. work orders as needed.
• ◆Installs, configures, maintains, or replaces industrial control devices such as HMIs, VFDs, PLCs.
• ◆Responds to significant plant downtime events and initiates problem solving activities.
• ◆Support implementation and improvement of preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• ◆Supports new equipment installation and startup.
• ◆Select and procure replacement or upgrade hardware.
• ◆Perform needed calibration of electrical control components.
• ◆Work with controls engineering on controls-related projects.
• ◆Evaluate electrical equipment operation and suggest necessary action when malfunctions occur, or improvements are needed.
• ◆Complete preventive maintenance work orders. Capture and communicate 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. Attend training classes.
• ◆Comply with regulatory, Carlisle, & departmental policies, procedures, & standards.
• ◆Other duties as assigned.

• ✓High School Diploma or GED and degree from technical school, or industrial maintenance certifications (PLC, Machine Logic, etc.)
• ✓Equivalent experience: High School Diploma or GED and 5+ years experience working as a control technician in an industrial manufacturing environment
• ✓Technical military specialties considered

• ✓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.
• ✓Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems preferred.
• ✓High degree of skill with PCs and networking (installing software, changing adapter settings, navigating directory structures, change IP address, etc.).
• ✓Demonstrated ability to utilize electrical instruments, such as multimeters, in troubleshooting control systems.
• ✓Awareness of electrical codes such as NEC.
• ✓Inter-Personnel Skills – Including the ability to be a team player. The ability to pass on information & training to others.
• ✓Effective written and verbal communication.
• ✓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.

Physical

• ✓Lifting – must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• ✓Pushing & Pulling – must be able to push and pull up to 50 lbs
• ✓Bending & Stooping – must be able to bend and stoop while working on low areas of machines
• ✓Reaching – must be able to reach above shoulder level
• ✓Climbing – while using stairs or ladders
• ✓Walking – must be able to walk to and from different areas of the Carlisle campus
• ✓Standing – must be able to stand for the majority of the shift
• ✓Sitting – while working at computers
• ✓Sight – must be able to see and recognize hazards, warnings, and equipment malfunctions
• ✓Grasping & Dexterity – must be able to use fingers and hands to operate tools
• ✓Talking & Hearing – must be able to effectively communicate with team members, supervisors, management, and other employees on the Carlisle campus