Electronics Controls Technician

The Electronics Controls Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic equipment in a manufacturing environment. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal performance of industrial control systems, PLCs, and various electronic components while maintaining safety standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and works a night shift.

Night shift hours will be 7PM-7AM for 4 days a week (total of 48 hours per week).

This position is eligible for a $3000.00 sign-on bonus.

Key Responsibilities: Install, troubleshoot, and maintain complex electronic/electrical equipment, including comprehensive work on PLCs, motor relays, circuit breakers, and industrial control systems to ensure optimal facility operations

Diagnose, repair, and maintain sophisticated electronic systems, including detailed work with PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, vision systems, and AC/DC drives, while ensuring all automated manufacturing equipment operates at peak efficiency

Perform precise calibration, alignment, and modification of electronic components and circuitry, implementing preventive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and performance metrics

Perform advanced troubleshooting of complex electronic issues using sophisticated diagnostic equipment and technical documentation, implementing both immediate solutions and long-term preventive measures

Coordinate effectively with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical challenges, implement system improvements, and maintain rigorous equipment performance standards

Participate in facility-wide continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for system upgrades, process enhancements, and efficiency improvements, including cost-saving measures

Perform and maintain comprehensive Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and safety systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety standards and regulations while protecting personnel and equipment

Must be willing to help troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems

​ Other duties as assigned

Experience : 3-5 years hands on experience as Electronics Technician preferred

Required Skills : Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting

Proficiency in Mechanical Skills

Strong knowledge of industrial controls and automation

Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms

Expertise in electrical/electronic systems troubleshooting

Understanding of NEC electrical codes

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Industrial electronics expertise

Servo and drive systems

Electrical safety knowledge

Training capabilities

Problem-solving ability

Additional Requirements : M ust be 18 years of age

Must pass pre-employment assessment

Drug screening required

Background check required

K nowledge , Skills & Abilities: Industrial control systems and automation

PLC programming and ladder logic

Electrical and electronic theory

Safety protocols and procedures

Process control systems

Industrial networking and communications

NEC and safety regulations

Advanced troubleshooting and Technical problem-solving

Equipment calibration

Programming and software modification

Technical documentation

Preventive maintenance

Manage multiple priorities

Effective Communication

Basic knowledge of Machine tools; Lathes, Mills, Drill Press

Basic knowledge of welding, and sheet metal fabrication

Physical Demands: The associate will be exposed to the manufacturing environment where hazards and requirements may include but are not limited to : Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

Standing/walking for extended periods

Working in various positions (bending, kneeling, reaching)

Required to lift, bend, crouch, reach, twist, and crawl.

Exposure to manufacturing environment (noise, heat, chemicals)

May require working in confined spaces

Required to work in high places.

Required to ascend and descend ladders safely.

Ability to s afely operate mobile equipment.

Ability to wear respiratory protection as needed

Ability to wear ARC flash equipment

Ability to wear required PPE (hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses)

Work Conditions: The majority of tasks will be performed in a manufacturing setting with potential exposure to: Noise levels above 8 5 dB

Operation of complex machinery

Solvents, fumes and inks

Concrete floors, roof areas

Working at heights, hot work

Works near energized and moving equipment

Variable Temperatures

Must be able to work flexible shifts

May require nights, weekends, and holidays .

An additional $2.50/ hr premium for hours worked on NIGHT Shift only.

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