Controls Technician

Job Description:

As a Control's Technician, here' the work you'll do:

Leverages expertise in electronic and industrial technologies to test, troubleshoot, and modify automated control systems, including PLCs, to ensure optimal performance.

• Troubleshoot and evaluate breakdowns as well as initiate modifications to equipment. Troubleshooting may include building test samples, error replication, and data collection/analysis. Works in close support with Engineers, quality or production personnel.
• Find and document solutions to better utilize existing equipment and tools to improve processes. Reduce downtime by identifying and resolving issues in the production process and equipment. Recommends design changes.
• Directs the work of maintenance personnel
  

This role will report to our office in Middletown, IA

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Experienced in PLC programming and Microsoft Office Software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and electrical prints. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with machinery and equipment. Knowledge and desire to troubleshoot and resolve issues with various complex machine types and systems.
• Ability with interfacing and integrating multiple systems and platforms in automated processes.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree from two year college or technical school in Industrial Technology or related field
• Length of Experience: 2+ year Technical experience
• Licenses/ Registrations: Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant drivers license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant.
• Other: Understand NEC, NFPA, NES
• Must be US citizen with ability to obtain clearances.
  

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $61,200 to $91,800. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements

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We care about our employee's and it shows

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

* Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.

* Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)

* Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)

* Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)

* Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds

* Walking

* Repetitive motion of any part of the body

* Kneeling, crouching or crawling

* Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)

* Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)

* Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)

* Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object's size, shape, texture, etc.)

* Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)

* Hearing

* Talking

* Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.

* Ability to read complex documents in the English language.

* Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.

* Ability to write complex documents in the English language.

* Capacity to express thoughts orally.

* Expertise in: EXCEL, WORD, CADD (Revit/Bentley)

* Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.

* Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite.

* Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

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