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CAL - Controls Technician

Aspen Surgical
Caledonia, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2025
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Controls Technician is responsible for the development, programming, and installation of new electrical and control equipment as well as troubleshooting and improving existing equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: – Other duties may be assigned
  • Install, wire, program, update, and debug PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motor controls for various control systems
  • Identify and troubleshoot equipment and process problems to minimize down time
  • Work with vendors to procure and install tooling, fixtures, and/or equipment
  • Assist in writing validation plans, executing plans and completing validation reports
  • Assist in continuous improvement projects, implementing new equipment or processes or improving existing for cost savings
  • Collect data and performs statistical analysis for process characterization, Cpk, and scrap reduction goals
  • Work with New Product Development to implement new products into production
  • Revise existing documents, processes, and/or methods to correct or improve processes/product
  • Write/update work instructions on the startup, operation, and maintenance of control systems
  • Train and provide technical support or direction to production staff and fellow technicians
  • Build quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • 2-year technical degree preferred
  • 2-5 years of experience supporting machine control setup, maintenance, and repair in a manufacturing environment required
  • Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 PLC experience preferred
  • SCADA experience preferred
  • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and resolve electro-mechanical problems
  • Proficient verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Positive teamwork and attitude required to support the manufacturing environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including word, excel and outlook
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation

Please refer to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
At Aspen Surgical, we strive to build a diverse work force through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences that each individual has to offer. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity Employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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