The Controls Technician / Electrician plays a key role in maintaining the electrical and control systems that support production and safety operations at the steel drum reconditioning plant. This position combines hands-on electrical maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, and instrumentation work to ensure efficient operation of cleaning, coating, and reconditioning equipment, as well as auxiliary plant systems.
Key Responsibilities Electrical Maintenance- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including motors, drives, panels, sensors, and power distribution.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults in production and facility systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment to minimize downtime.
- Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC standards and plant safety policies.
Controls & Automation- Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
- Modify or update control logic as directed by engineering to optimize production.
- Maintain and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature, pressure, and level sensors.
- Assist in integrating new automated equipment and control systems into existing processes.
Plant Systems- Support the operation of process lines for cleaning, reconditioning, painting, and drying of steel drums.
- Maintain electrical components of conveyors, ovens, burners, pumps, and wash stations.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
- Participate in energy efficiency and equipment improvement initiatives.
Safety & Documentation- Follow and enforce all plant safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental procedures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, schematics, and documentation of electrical/control changes.
- Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
Qualifications Education & Experience- High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school certificate preferred.
- Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and control wiring required.
- Familiarity with 3-phase systems, motor controls, and panel building.
Skills & Competencies- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills (electrical and controls).
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, and control theory.
- Excellent safety awareness and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a cross-functional team.
- Basic mechanical aptitude a plus (pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.).
Physical & Work Environment Requirements- Work performed in a heavy industrial environment with exposure to heat, noise, and moving machinery.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in elevated or confined spaces as needed.
- May require shift work or on-call availability for maintenance emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in metal or drum reconditioning, coating, or similar process industries.
- Familiarity with hazardous location wiring (Class I, Div 1/2).
- Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
- Experience with preventive maintenance software (CMMS).
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