What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical and Control Technician position at iLink Resources?
Seeking a hands-on Electrical and Controls Technician to join our team. In this role, you will install, maintain, program, and troubleshoot electrical controls and automation systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. You will work directly on the production floor with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, motors, servos, robotics, and related technologies while partnering with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
This is a 2nd shift position: M-F 3:00PM- 11:30PM
What You’ll Do:
- Install, configure, program, and maintain control systems, including PLCs, HMI software, motors, servos, robots, and related automation equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and control-system issues to minimize production downtime.
- Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on control equipment.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and reliability.
- Document system modifications, maintenance work, and standard operating procedures.
- Train employees on control-system operation and best practices.
- Support the development of project specifications and timelines.
- Maintain compliance with applicable safety requirements and industry standards.
What You Bring:
- An associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a related field.
- Experience as a controls technician or in a similar manufacturing role.
- Hands-on PLC programming experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms.
- Experience with robotics, automation, HMI, and SCADA systems.
- Working knowledge of industrial network protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and EtherCAT.
- Knowledge of motor-control drives and motion systems, including PowerFlex, Kinetix, or Indramat.
- Understanding of electrical safety devices, redundant wiring, test pulses, and lockable switches.
- Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
- Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to learn new software tools.