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Electrical Controls Technician
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What they do
A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.
$74,707 / year median in Kansas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Multiple Shifts Available - (Day Shift, Night Shift, Floating Shift) Industrial electrical and controls technician role focused on troubleshooting production equipment, automation systems, and recurring equipment issues. Requirements 3+ years of experience working on production equipment Two-year degree from a vocational school in industrial electronics and controls 2+ years of industrial electrical and controls experience Experience with Allen Bradley programmable logic controller products Experience with ladder diagram logic Experience troubleshooting 480V 3-phase systems down to 5V DC Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor starters, I/O, and PID loops Experience diagnosing electrical and controls issues independently Experience with high-speed production equipment Experience sustaining plant production through electrical and controls troubleshooting Knowledge of electrical tools, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, amp meters, megohmmeters, power meters, and process meters Computer skills related to report writing, presentations, spreadsheets, and project management Experience using Microsoft Office products Experience accessing, modifying, uploading, and downloading PLC and PanelView programs Experience using common hand tools and power tools Preferred Skills Allen Bradley PLC experience Industrial electronics and controls background Manufacturing automation experience Experience reducing downtime Experience resolving recurring equipment issues Experience improving production equipment efficiency Responsibilities Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues on production equipment Diagnose issues across 480V 3-phase, low-voltage DC, PLC, VFD, motor starter, I/O, and PID loop systems Maintain and support automation systems used in manufacturing operations Access, modify, upload, and download PLC and PanelView programs Use electrical testing tools to evaluate equipment performance and identify faults Repair and support high-speed production equipment Reduce downtime through equipment troubleshooting and corrective action Identify recurring equipment issues and support long-term fixes Improve equipment efficiency through electrical and controls support Document troubleshooting activity, equipment issues, and project-related updates Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.