We're glad you're exploring our Controls Technician position, and we'd like to share some of the details.

First, you'll need to have a high school diploma or equivalency. An Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a Journeyman card in industrial electricity or a related field is preferred. You'll also need to have 3-5 years of experience with machine controls.

The main responsibility of this position is to troubleshoot and maintain the electrical control systems on production equipment, specifically troubleshooting and repairing problems with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and their related components. You will be responsible for electrical design of simple PLC programs and the startup, including debug, of complex machinery electrical control systems with support from Automation Engineers. You'll get to maintain the documentation archive for existing and new equipment control systems and train our maintenance technicians in those new systems. Documentation is important because this position will be responsible for documenting control improvements through print changes and procedure changes. You'll also get to wire and build electrical panels by reading and interpreting electrical schematics. You'll lay out components in an electrical cabinet according to prints and you'll have the opportunity to design your own panel layouts as needed. You'll be the primary interface with our operations, engineering and maintenance teams to determine problems with the equipment. You will also get to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings and sketches to identify problems and make appropriate repairs.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD and PLC software as well as NEC and NFPA codes. You must be able to quickly learn and apply new skills, analyze problems from a technical perspective and be flexible with changing processes. Proficiency at field wiring machinery and bending electrical conduits are a must.

This position is in a fast-paced production environment, and you will need to be able to access all areas of operation. You will be sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time, and you'll occasionally need to lift up to 75 pounds.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fort Wayne Metals Research Products, LLC is proud to be committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Fort Wayne Metals is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination.

Fort Wayne Metals Research Products, LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Accessibility@fwmetals.com.

This job position may require access to controlled technology or technical data; applicant must be a candidate for export licensing and willing to participate in export licensing, if required.