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The LYCRA Company is a premier supplier of differentiated fiber products from a global manufacturing base with assets in Europe, USA, Mexico, Brazil, China, and Singapore.

Our Apparel business works with leading consumer brands, retailers, and fabric mills all over the world to leverage our innovative ingredient brand fibers including LYCRA® fiber, COOLMAX® fabric, THERMOLITE® fabric, SUPPLEX® fabric and TACTEL® fiber. The LYCRA Company is a leading supplier in the global apparel markets including ready-to-wear, intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear, outdoor and career apparel.

Location: Waynesboro, VA, USA

Role: The LYCRA Company is currently seeking a Controls Technician to join our team in Waynesboro, VA. This position is a critical role responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. The Controls Technician assists area maintenance and production personnel in maintaining an efficient operation by utilizing all necessary abilities to troubleshoot, repair, and adjust equipment.

• Repair and calibration instruments, control valves, transmitters, etc.
• Monitor, maintain and trouble-shoot control loops, instruments, and/or entire control systems
• Troubleshoot and repair 480V Motor Control Centers and associated distribution equipment
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning apparatus and components including transformers, circuit breakers, fuses motors and controllers
• Ability to operate and work safely from man lifts, scissor lifts, etc.
• Troubleshoot and install VFD’s, program, and tune settings for proper operation
• Select and use proper PPE to OSHA and NFPA 70E standards
• Demonstrate and understand the principles of electricity, electronics, control, and power distribution systems

Qualifications (Required)

• At least 3 years of industrial experience in a Control Technician/Maintenance related full-time position OR 1 year of industrial experience in a control Technician/Maintenance related position with either a 2-year degree or electrical certification (i.e., Journeymen)
• Working knowledge of single and three phase power systems to include Motor Control Centers, Transformers and Panelboards
• Working knowledge of temperature level and flow control

• Ability to read and follow electrical drawings, schematics and PIDs
• Ability to read and understand the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment
• Ability to use a computer (PC), including Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Must be willing and able to work a normal day-based schedule (8hr day-based; 8am-4:30pm OR 7am-3:30pm)
• Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience rebuilding control valves
• Electrical Journeyman certification
• At least 5 years of industrial experience in a control Technician/electrical/maintenance related role
• Able to troubleshoot analog and digital control circuits
• Experience troubleshooting, programming, and installing VFDs
• Able to install raceways, wiring and associated equipment to code
• Minimum Level 1 ISA Certified Control Systems Technician Certification
• Working knowledge of Emerson, Mitsubishi, and Siemens drives
• Able to install, modify and troubleshoot PLC and DCS systems
• SAP experience

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.