Controls Technician at Quanex Homeshield LLC in Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Compliance with all safety rules and regulations.

This description represents the most significant job duties but does not exclude other work duties that may be assigned as needed to assist production and protect the customer as determined by the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Mechanical and Supervisory skills aptitude testing-TBD


• Basic mechanical skills. Able to complete basic PMs with direction. Check oil levels, identify obvious wear or damage. Basic metal fabrication skills. Saw, Drill, tap, Mig welder. Skills sufficient to fabricate carts, stands, pallets, basic machine components, guards etc.


• Able to assemble and/or install most pneumatic valves, FLRs, plumbing. Able to install air piping with limited assistance.


• Able to troubleshoot effectively. Damaged components, electronic sensors, AC-DC motor issues, air/hydraulic function, checking fuses and voltage.


• Has basic knowledge of industrial controls and wiring practices. Able to run conduit and pull wire. Able to adhere to NEC codes when installing.


• Has basic knowledge of PLC, HMI and variable speed drive programming and installation


• Is able to develop, fabricate, install and document basic control systems. Is meticulous in maintaining existing documentation and developing new documents as needed. Utilizes outside technical support via phone or email.


• Customer oriented. Fully understands needs of production. Communicates well Supervisor, Lead, team members and Production.


• Willing to train others up to their skill level. Willing to take further training or education.


• Is capable of basic tasks in other crafts.                                    

• Must come equipped with own tools of the trade.


• Able to utilize power tools and machine tools.


• Must work overtime on short notice as required by production.


• Must maintain a valid forklift license.


• Assists other technicians with removal and replacement of equipment and tooling.

Accurate and legible record keeping ability required including but not limited to daily work logs, general work orders, preventative maintenance work orders and tool crib procurements.

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