Job Description

About the Maintenance Controls Technician Role:

The Maintenance Controls Technician is responsible for development, testing and implementation of all programming and electrical controls for Hearthside facilities. This would include all programmable controller platforms, graphical user interface platforms, gateways, AC/DC electrical schematic development and debugging as well as training personnel on these systems both operationally and technically. This position is key to Hearthside as most of the systems in place currently need to be upgraded and there are many missing electrical schematics this position could help to develop for troubleshooting purposes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Electrical System project management.
• Electrical/Programming troubleshooting.
• Electrical/Programming training of technicians.
• Managing inventory of print library/archive and backups for all machines.

Qualifications

• Electrical System knowledge and experience to include VFD(s), Servos, high and low voltage troubleshooting.
• Ability and experience troubleshooting and modifying Electrical/PLC-GUI Programming/Controls.
• Ability to use laptop to troubleshoot a PLC problem.
• Ability to use a laptop to point a Maintenance Technician to a machine problem.
• Ability to troubleshoot scale, x-ray, and check weighed problems.
• Ability to resolve VFD, Servo, safety module or miscellaneous drive faults.
• Ability to make PLC program modifications and tuning adjustments (timers, fault capture).
• Possess a basic understanding of PID loops.
• AutoCAD electrical schematic one-line drawing development, preferred but not required.
• AutoCAD mechanical drawing development, preferred but not required.
• NFPA 70E Arc Flash safety certification is a plus.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to successfully multi-task.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Starting Pay: Control Technician $46.30/hr. - $57.50/hr, Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.