Electrical Control Technician (ELC Tech)

About the role

McWane Ductile Ohio is looking for an Electrical Control Technician (ELC Tech) to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems and automation equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment. The technician supports PLC systems, motor controls, instrumentation and electrical distribution so that production equipment runs safely, efficiently and reliably, working closely with maintenance, engineering and operations teams. The position is full-time (minimum 40 hours per week) and on-site.

Key responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain industrial electrical systems and control circuits, including wiring, panel modifications and control system upgrades
• Diagnose issues in PLC systems, motor controls, sensors, drives and automation equipment, and interpret and update schematics, wiring diagrams and manuals
• Troubleshoot and support PLC hardware and control networks, assist with PLC programming changes, and maintain and calibrate sensors, transmitters and instrumentation
• Support automated equipment such as conveyors, robotics and process controls
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, inspect equipment for potential failures, document work in CMMS systems and help with reliability improvement initiatives
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, analyse root causes and work with operations and engineering to implement permanent solutions
• Follow electrical safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and comply with NFPA, OSHA and company safety standards
• Train maintenance personnel on controls systems and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, and provide scheduled plant coverage rotation to remotely log in and troubleshoot machines or come on site when needed
• Resolve customer questions and help identify and procure equipment and parts for daily maintenance

Required profile

• Experience in PLC logic and programming with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs
• AA in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation or Mechatronics Technology preferred, plus 2 years of related experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification of AB training courses is a plus
• Ability to work off-shifts, weekends and extended shifts (e.g. 12-hour shifts), including off-shift support for production or start-up
• Team player who takes responsibility for their equipment and communicates honestly

Required skills

• Proficient troubleshooting of electrical and electronic systems (+/- 10V, 24V, 120V)
• Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics, PLC and automation systems, industrial controls and instrumentation
• Preferred: experience with VFDs and motor controls, HMI systems and industrial networks, instrumentation and process controls, and NFPA 70E electrical safety training