INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS TECHNICIAN

Biewer Wisconsin Sawmill is looking to add a full time Industrial Controls Technician to our team in Prentice, WI, where industrial control expertise will directly impact the success of our fast paced operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, modification, maintenance, service and repair of industrial control systems including interpreting blueprints and manufacturers' specifications. Join a family-owned industry leader that offers a stable work environment, technical challenges, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in the lumber industry!

Industrial Controls Technician Summary:

Responsible for the installation, modification, maintenance, service and repair of industrial control systems including interpreting blueprints and manufacturers’ specifications

Industrial Controls Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Install, maintain, repair and modify industrial control systems, instrumentation in accordance with relevant codes and from blueprints, schematics and sketches.

Complete preventive maintenance programs for control systems and manufacturing equipment.

Troubleshoot production equipment (plcs, vfds, motors, switches, starters, and control panel wiring) using electrical, controls and mechanical aptitude.

Observe all safety rules, policies, and precautions. Reports and corrects unsafe work conditions. Submit safety ideas to Safety Committee Members. Complete required safety and regulatory training. 

Diagnose repairs and implement process flow improvements to industrial control systems, analog and digital applications. Work with outside contractors and vendors on controls and improvement projects.

Communicate with electrical, maintenance team and management of any equipment that is not operating properly.

Quote and coordinate electrical projects with vendors, purchasing components and establish timelines.

Interpret equipment reporting and diagnose accordingly (i.e. downtime reports.)

Prepare reports for work progress and preventative maintenance documents for maintaining equipment.

Follow established departmental housekeeping, safety practices and standard operation procedures.

Provide ideas, innovation and suggestions for continuous improvement and opportunities.

Industrial Controls Technician Basic Qualifications:

Experience in heavy industrial environment, proficient computer skills, and AutoCad preferred.

Strong use of Rockwell software to implement, edit or design logic/code to improve machine performance

Ability to edit, modify and design human machine interface (HMI)

Basic hydraulic and mechanical knowledge including Delta RMC (preferred)

Basic electrical theory/advanced controls

Applications of Industrial Sensors – Infrared, Proximity, Limit Switches, etc.

Advanced use of PLC software utilization – Ladder Logic, Programming and Troubleshooting

Control Logix (Allen Bradley)

Electrical Control Systems – Energy Management and Electronic Controls

Networking (cable making, troubleshooting, camera systems and set up protocols for communications in control systems)

Editing equipment/asset monitoring (Ope8) and create/modify system updates

Program variable frequency drives (Allen-Bradley)

Ability to work independently and with a team

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Industrial Controls Technician Education, Experience, and Certifications:

Two years of formal technical training in the principles of electricity and electrical design, PLCs or five (5) years of experience in electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.

State electrician licensure or certification desired.

Work Environment:

Industrial setting that includes but is not limited to frequent exposure to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at manufacturing job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Able to work at high elevations.

This safety-sensitive position requires employees to comply with all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and required drug and alcohol testing procedures.

Physical Demands:

Climb and descend a flight of stairs several times per day

Walk, stand, or kneel for up to 12 hours

Bend and lift up to 50 lbs.