Controls Technician

Controls Technician - $41.72/hr!

This position is a direct hire opportunity!

Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Controls Technician for our automotive manufacturing client to start immediately at $41.72/hr! Receive comprehensive benefits through our client upon hire!

Responsibilities:

The Controls Technician supports the installation, operation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of plant electrical and automated manufacturing systems. This includes programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interface (HMI) systems, robotics, CNC controls, and related electrical equipment.

• Make electrical-system modifications to existing machinery and newly installed equipment to enhance employee safety, machine performance, and manufacturing efficiency
• Maintain, organize, and store electrical schematics, prints, and programmable processor files for equipment and automation systems
• Assist with establishing and maintaining processes for creating, revising, and updating electrical prints and documentation
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve electrical, controls, and automation-related equipment issues as needed
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams regarding equipment controls, machine concepts, automation improvements, and process requirements
• Provide controls and automation support to Plant Maintenance for preventive-maintenance activities and repairs to plant systems
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and applicable state code requirements
• Program, revise, and support PLCs, HMIs, robots, and other electrical or electronic manufacturing equipment as required
• Take a lead role in troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment and restoring equipment to safe operating condition
• Support continuous-improvement projects, including cycle-time reduction, equipment standardization, and error-proofing initiatives
• Assist with automation projects and improvement efforts throughout the plant
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of departmental processes, products, and equipment in support of progression through the training program
• Complete required training-matrix certifications for each assigned operation; progression may be tied to a progressive pay structure
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and capabilities required to operate departmental machinery according to established certification standards
• Meet and exceed established production, quality, and performance expectations
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable plant and departmental computer systems
• Demonstrate dependable attendance, a stable work history, strong attention to detail, and commitment to quality
• Powered Industrial Truck Permit preferred

Location: Portland, MI

Schedule/Shift Details: 2nd Shift, 2:30pm – 11:00pm

• Overtime as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate of Science degree in Controls Engineering or a closely related technical discipline preferred
• Three to five years of controls-related experience preferred
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and motion-control systems preferred
• Strong understanding of PCs, PLCs, CNC controls, and related automation technologies preferred
• Experience using CAD software and electrical-drawing systems preferred
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational abilities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO