What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician II position at camacollc?
Location: Columbus, Nebraska Company: Camaco Employment Type: Full-time Position Summary Camaco is seeking a skilled Controls Technician II to support, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems and automation equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role helps ensure safe, reliable production by diagnosing electrical and controls issues, supporting equipment improvements, and partnering with production, engineering, and maintenance teams. Key Responsibilities • Troubleshoot and repair industrial control systems, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and related automation equipment. • Diagnose electrical and controls issues affecting production machinery and automated systems. • Support equipment installations, startups, changeovers, and process improvements. • Review and interpret electrical schematics, control-panel drawings, and equipment manuals. • Make approved PLC, HMI, and controls adjustments in accordance with change-control procedures. • Perform preventive maintenance and inspect control panels, wiring, sensors, and safety circuits. • Document troubleshooting, repairs, program changes, and parts usage. • Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability. • Follow electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable machine-safety requirements. Qualifications • Experience troubleshooting industrial controls or automation systems in a manufacturing environment. • Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial sensors, motor controls, and variable-frequency drives. • Ability to read electrical schematics and use electrical testing instruments safely. • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. • Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with PLC programming and HMI configuration. • Familiarity with industrial robots, safety circuits, and industrial networks. • Technical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience. • Experience supporting automotive or other high-volume manufacturing. • Relevant electrical, controls, or automation certifications. We achieve prudent and profitable growth through people development, world-class manufacturing, innovation, and relentless customer focus while supporting the communities where we operate