McWane Ductile Ohio Electrical Control Technician (ELC Tech)

Summary: The Industrial Electrical Controls Technician is responsible for installing maintaining troubleshooting and repairing electrical control systems and automation equipment within an industrial manufacturing environment. This position ensures production equipment operates safely efficiently and reliably by supporting PLC systems motor controls instrumentation and electrical distribution equipment. The technician works closely with maintenance engineering and operations teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.                         

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include those listed below other duties may be assigned. This position is a full-time (minimum 40 hours per week) on-site position.

Electrical & Controls Maintenance

• Install troubleshoot repair and maintain industrial electrical systems and control circuits.
• Diagnose issues in PLC systems motor controls sensors drives and automation equipment.
• Maintain electrical distribution systems including panels transformers and power supplies.
• Perform wiring panel modifications and control system upgrades.
• Interpret and update schematics wiring diagrams and manuals.

Automation & PLC Systems

• Troubleshoot and support PLC hardware and associated control networks.
• Assist with PLC programming modifications and system improvements.
• Maintain and calibrate sensors transmitters and instrumentation devices.
• Support automated equipment including conveyors robotics and process controls.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical and control systems.
• Inspect equipment to identify potential failures and reliability issues.
• Document maintenance activities and corrective actions in CMMS systems.
• Assist with reliability improvement initiatives.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Analyze root causes of electrical and control system failures.
• Experience reading electrical schematics ladder logic and wiring diagrams.
• Work with operations and engineering teams to implement permanent solutions.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all electrical safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Maintain compliance with NFPA OSHA and company safety standards.
• Ensure electrical installations meet applicable codes and standards.

Position Requirements

• Provide training and guidance to maintenance personnel related to controls systems.
• Train employees on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of existing equipment.
• Scheduled plant coverage rotation required to remotely log in and troubleshoot machine issues or if required be on site to assist with troubleshooting.
• Resolve customer questions and/or concerns without seeking assistance from leadership.
• Assist in identifying and procuring equipment and parts necessary for daily maintenance requirements.
• Proficient troubleshooting including electrical/electronic systems (/- 10V 24V 120V)
• Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment.
• Work in a team environment where honest communication a positive attitude engagement and personal accountability are expected.
• Work off-shifts weekends and extended shifts (i.e. 12 hrs.). This position may require off-shift support for production or start up.

Qualifications :

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Must be experienced in PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradly Siemens. AA in Electrical Engineering Technology Industrial Automation or Mechatronics Technology preferred plus 2 years related experience in an industrial manufacturing setting; OR an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience. Certification of AB training courses a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor controls.
• Knowledge of HMI systems and industrial networks.
• Experience with instrumentation and process controls.
• NFPA 70E electrical safety training.

Key Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
• PLC and automation systems
• Industrial controls and instrumentation
• Preventive maintenance practices
• Technical problem solving
• Communication and teamwork

Additional Information :

McWane Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is made available to all persons without regard to race color religion sex national origin age and marital status disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with reasonable accommodation Vietnam Era or veteran status. This policy applies to hiring placement recruitment rates of pay or other forms of compensation benefits promotions transfers layoffs recalls Company-sponsored training terminations and other employment-related activities.

McWane Ductile Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female minority veteran and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time