Controls Technician

Our Controls Technician is responsible for building and maintaining control cabinets/panels, configuration programming, installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Some recognizable applications using A&P braid include the frames of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, composite fan cases for GE engines, and airbeams for the U.S. Military.

Controls Technician

A&P Technology is a seventh generation, family-owned, world leading-producer of precision braided textiles. Our leadership in braiding technology is a direct result of our ongoing commitment to our customers and employees.

The A&P team is very diverse. Engineers, machinists, salespeople, machine operators all work together to create innovative solutions for the composites industry. The basis of A&P’s success as a company comes from its investment in people who are passionate about braid - people with an ethic of hard work and ingenuity. A&P’s employees are hired for their enthusiasm and their desire to create. Our modern facilities, state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, and industry-leading research and development capabilities reflect innovations of our team members.

Our braids are used in a variety of applications ranging from automobile side impact airbags to jet engine stator vanes and from hockey sticks to prosthetics. Some recognizable applications using A&P braid include the frames of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, composite fan cases for GE engines, and airbeams for the U.S. Military.

A&P Technology’s success has created the need for a Controls Technician. The Controls Technician will construct and maintain control systems to support new and existing equipment. Our Controls Technician is responsible for building and maintaining control cabinets/panels, configuration programming, installation, testing, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications
• Build and install automation control systems (electrical/pneumatic)
• Configure Servo, PLC, and HMI hardware
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems and equipment
• Collaborate with a multi-functional team to optimize and implement automation solutions and manufacturing process improvements

Requirements:
• Familiarity with control system wiring and pneumatics
• Experience using hand and power tools, fault-testing equipment and sodering
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable personality and willing to work in fast paced, dynamic environment

A&P Technology is a fun and exciting place to work. We offer an excellent work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

If you are interested in the role, please apply online at www.braider.com.

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