Controls Technician $41-$53/hr (day shift)

At Techo-Bloc, we aren’t just paving patios – we’re paving the way for great careers! Founded on a culture of innovation, we manufacture landscaping products focused on design, durability and flair. Our growing team is seeking passionate people, ready to make an impact.

Why Work for Us?

Techo-Bloc offers its valued associates a competitive salary, paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package. Here are a few of our perks:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Discount on Products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Complete uniform provided after 3 months
• Boot reimbursement program
• Training & Development
• Weekly Pay!!!

The People

Our people are the best part of the job.

The Waterloo team is an industrious group, who thrive together when challenged. Passionate about their craft, these folks take pride in the Artscape of their work and the Techo-Bloc brand. This crew values a ‘can do’ attitude and is quick to embrace those eager to learn.

Intrigued? Come grow with us.

Pay: $41.00 - $53.00/hr

Shift: Monday - Friday 7am - 4:30pm

Location: Waterloo, IN

Position:

Regularly and customarily performs the most skilled work on all electronic control systems in the manufacturing plant and will direct other maintenance personnel when assigned or assisting with work. When requested, will assist in all types of electrical and instrumentation maintenance, construction, controls tuning and inspection work, as may be necessary.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze and troubleshoot electrical and controls issues throughout the plant
• Troubleshooting of automation systems and devices (PLC, I/O, VFDs, fieldbuses, communication networks)
• Replacement of defective devices, or commissioning of new devices, including basic configuration or backup reloading
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation as needed (electrical diagrams, installation notes, other relevant documentation)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of general industrial electronics and process control concepts
• Ability to read, understand, create, and update electrical diagrams, with an emphasis on troubleshooting from electrical diagrams
• Electrical troubleshooting capabilities with the use of multimeter and other diagnostic tools; 24VDC, 240VAC, 480VAC
• Experience with industrial control systems (control panels, relays, contactors, safety systems, etc.)
• Experience with industrial automation systems, including PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMIs
• Ability to read PLC program and reload from backup
• Experience working with industrial variable frequency drives (VFDs) (SEW, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Lenze)
• Experience with industrial fieldbuses (Profibus, Profinet, ASi)
• Understanding of industrial safety concepts, systems, and devices (Estops, light curtains, safety doors, OSSD, safety monitors); experience with ASi-Safe and Profisafe are a plus
• Basic knowledge of ethernet and basic networking skills (routers, switches, IP address, MAC address)
• Working knowledge and basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Experience with AutoCAD for drawing/updating electrical plans
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to root cause and troubleshoot automated equipment and controls
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio C# and Visual Basic
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or focus on Controls or Electronics
• 5 years related work experience
• Hands on plant integration experience developing manufacturing support systems
• Ability to work flexible hours as required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will frequently be working outside in the elements. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Other duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.