Control Technician

Summary:

The Control Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing control components, including PLCs, HMIs, safety devices, servo drives, and sensors. This role involves performing wiring tasks, IO checks, and managing version control for PLC programs. The technician will interpret schematic diagrams, collaborate with Engineering peers to maintain standardized work procedures, and ensure the reliability and efficiency of automated equipment controls. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving skills and experience in control systems within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

Schedule and perform inspections, lubrication, parts replacements, and other preventative maintenance tasks based on a set schedule

Record production, repair, and machine maintenance history

Collaborate with other workers to repair machines, machine parts, or equipment

Prevent future equipment failures by completing routine line inspections and repair issues as they're identified

Communicate, make a plan of action, and escalate issues identified during inspections in a timely manner

Perform repairs to machines including equipment, filters, and wiring replacements

Inventory machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished

Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs as needed

Read and follow Work Instructions

Manage work orders by monitoring, organizing, and registering them

Work with other teams to collect information and present at weekly meetings

Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

Follow existing cleaning SOP's during downtime (e.g. line stop, waiting time, etc.), which includes cleaning your designated machine and/or surrounding work area

Become familiar with production processes, equipment, and spare parts

Become familiar and efficient with all phases of the computer system required for managing spare parts

Diagnose and repair issues related to PLC, HMI, servo drives, and other process hardware.

Replace wiring tasks, including installation and maintenance of control circuit and power distribution.

Conduct IO checks to verify input and output signals for accurate control system operation.

Replace and configure various types of sensors to ensure accurate system feedback.

Perform regular maintenance and updates to ensure optimal functionality of control systems.

Read, write, and modify PLC and HMI programs to improve system performance.

Manage version of PLC programs to ensure consistency and traceability of changes.

Read and interpret electrical and control schematic diagrams for troubleshooting and maintenance.

Collaborate with Engineering peers to develop and maintain standardized work procedures for PLC troubleshooting, testing, and automated equipment controls.

Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required

Vocational Certificate or Associates Degree preferred Experience:

1+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment required

Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge

Knowledge and experience with the production process, complex manufacturing, robotics, pneumatics, and more Skills:

MS Office Suite

PLC or HMI experience required

Communication

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Analysis and critical thinking

Make decisions based on data

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Assemble and disassemble mechanical, plumbing, and electrical parts and components

HL-GA Battery Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.