Controls Technician

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Avero

Controls Technician

Middlebury, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Controls Technician - Middlebury, IN (Direct Hire)

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The Controls Technician will oversee high volume automation manufacturing lines, with a focus on robotic welding systems. This role centers on modifying and troubleshooting FANUC robotic welding equipment, as well as supporting PLCs and HMIs on a newly expanded production line.

    STARTING PAY RANGE:

    • $80,000/yr. - $100,000/yr.

    AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

    • 1st Shift, Monday - Friday (6:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
    • 2nd Shift, Monday - Friday

    **2nd shift includes off-shift differential = $2.88/hr.**

    **Expect 40 - 45 hrs/wk.**

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Support new automation systems for a high-volume shelving manufacturing line, with emphasis on robotic welding equipment.
    • Develop, modify, and optimize FANUC robot programs for welding applications
    • Perform robot teaching, touch-ups, and recovery
    • Support rapid program adjustments to address production changes, process improvements, and quality issues.
    • Troubleshoot robot alarms, motion issues, and sequence ladder logic
    • Troubleshoot and modify PLCs, HMIs, and robotics, including modifications to existing code
    • Assists and guides support personnel (Technicians, Maintenance, Tool and Die, etc.) in technical matters as needed.
    • Develops, installs, and maintains optimum processes for the safe manufacture of quality product in a productive manner.
    • Coordinates successful corrections to production problems using sound manufacturing engineering problem-solving techniques and practices

    JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley controls
    • Proficiency in PLC modification and troubleshooting, particularly with Rockwell and Studio 5000 platforms.
    • Troubleshooting experience with FANUC and ABB robotics
    • Ability to diagnose and resolve robot alarms, motion issues, and sequence ladder logic problems in a production environment.
    • Experience working with automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotic cells in a manufacturing setting.
    • Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
    • Ability to develop plans for accomplishing assigned work and set priorities with a proper sense of urgency.
    • Average to above average PC Skills

    NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS:

    • Knowledge of machine programming systems.
    • Experience troubleshooting HAAS CNC equipment
    • Experience with Siemens or Mitsubishi PLCs/controls
    • Hands-on experience with ABB or Yaskawa robotics

    BENEFITS:

    • Company bonus potential.
    • PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
    • Competitive benefits package (Eligible on DAY ONE).
    • Onsite Health Clinic.
    • 401(k) with employer match.
    • Employee Assistance Program.
    • Educational Assistance Program.
    • Career Development Programs.
    • Casual dress.
    • Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
    • Monday through Friday schedule, onsite
    • Limited off-hour calls as needed to provide support across three shifts.