What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician II, Electrical position at Freedom Munitions?
We’re looking for an Industrial Controls / Automation Technician to help support and improve our production equipment.
This role is mainly focused on Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting, along with setting up and tuning PowerFlex drives and Kinetix servo systems. You’ll be working on both new equipment and upgrading existing machines already in production. The job also involves wiring control panels and back panels, running and terminating field wiring, and troubleshooting issues directly on the equipment.
A solid understanding of industrial electrical systems is required — 24VDC controls, 120/240/480VAC, motors, sensors, relays, safety circuits, etc. Good mechanical knowledge matters too, since a lot of problems tie electrical and mechanical systems together. You need to understand how the machine works as a whole, not just the code.
This position works closely with the Electrical Department, maintenance, and engineering to keep equipment running, reduce downtime, and support ongoing automation upgrades.
What you’ll be doing
Programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micro800)
You need to be comfortable using Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, CCW, and RSLinx on a regular basis.
Supporting and troubleshooting Kinetix servo systems and motion control
Building, modifying, and troubleshooting HMI screens (PanelView / FactoryTalk)
Setting up and tuning PowerFlex VFDs
Making PLC edits and supporting automation changes
Wiring and building control panels and back panels
Running and terminating field wiring
Installing sensors and other field devices
Helping troubleshoot equipment issues on the floor
Supporting automation upgrades across production lines
What we’re looking for
Strong background in PLC and HMI programming
Experience with control systems
Experience with PowerFlex drives and Kinetix servo systems
Solid industrial electrical knowledge
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems together
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
Able to work independently and with a team
Qualifications:
- Experience – 3-4 years’ experience preferred.
- Education – 2-year degree or graduate of a technical school.
- Complexity of duties – Attention to detail, use of good judgment. Good hand-eye coordination and vision, excellent math skills. Hands-on job, not desk work.
- Confidential data – Access to intellectual property which must remain confidential and cannot be reproduced.
- Must be able to pass a background test sans felonies and a drug screening.
Salary : $49,588 - $70,207