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Job Title: Maintenance Controls Technician

Location: Springfield, Ohio

Job Overview and key duties (agile)

• Responsible for electrical controls for production equipment, troubleshooting any issues related to PLC/Servo/HMI and making necessary repairs. New equipment and improvement projects are a significant part of the job.

Automation Machine Programming, Maintenance and Repair

• Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems.
• Monitor automated systems.
  • Isolate issues and repair or replace any necessary components.
  • Troubleshoot issues, determine if issue is mechanical, electrical or computer control system related.

• Automation and PLC programming

Production Support and Continuous Improvement

• Create operating instructions for automation machinery.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance.
• Maintain spare parts inventory.

Food Safety

• Follow and enforce GMP and all Food Safety policies.

Additional information (including specialized qualifications)

• Previous experience and knowledge in:
• Troubleshooting electrical controls
• 480, 230, 120VAC, 24VDC
• Wiring and programming VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)
• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• HMI programming
• Reading schematics
• Positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
• Ability to learn quickly and with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ability to analyze and problem-solve during troubleshooting situations.