Job Description:
Controls Technician
Job Description
A Controls Technician installs, troubleshoots, and maintains programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), sensors, and other control systems. This role supports the reliability of our automation equipment, assists with system upgrades, and helps ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
Primary Responsibilities
- Put safety first by identifying and addressing hazards before starting any task
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs (the computers that run automated equipment), HMIs (the touchscreens operators use to control equipment), and other control systems
- Program and modify automation systems
- Perform preventive maintenance on automation and control equipment
- Support system upgrades and process improvements
- Collaborate with electricians and engineers to resolve technical issues
- Document work and ensure compliance with safety standards
- Train electricians in control systems, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices
- Maintain and troubleshoot operational camera systems to ensure they function properly
- Provide additional support to the electrical and maintenance teams, addressing technical challenges as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Associate degree or higher in electrical engineering technology, automation technology, or a related field, or a minimum of 2 years of equivalent work experience
- Understanding of electrical circuits and components
- Familiarity with wiring, panel building, and electrical schematics
- Proficiency with PLCs and HMIs
- Experience with automation systems, robotics, and control loops
- Ability to diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control system issues
- Strong safety and attendance records
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Understanding of lockout procedures (the steps used to safely shut off and secure equipment during repairs) and how to use a safety data sheet (SDS)
- Willingness to learn and grow
Behavioral Skills
- Proactive and positive approach to the safety of themselves and others
- Ability to work independently and with others
- “Lead by example” approach
- Self-motivated
- Detail-oriented
- Strong prioritization skills
- Sense of urgency
- Can-do attitude
- Ability to solve problems
BenefitsSome of the benefits our team members enjoy include the following:
- Healthcare - Legacy Health & Wellness and Legacy Pharmacy
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Additional Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement
- Chaplaincy Services
Education
About RoyOMartin
At RoyOMartin, people are our number-one asset. We are committed to keeping them safe and supporting them as they learn and grow. There’s just something unique about being in the people business: Our leaders are involved in daily operations and nurture personal relationships; our employees stick with us for the long term and appreciate our top-notch benefits, and we believe that everyone has the capacity to succeed.With superior product quality and outstanding customer service at the heart of our more than 1,200-person operation, RoyOMartin is proud to serve America’s building industry. Through our Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification, customers can be assured that we responsibly source our raw materials from regional forests to produce “Made in the U.S.A.” oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, timbers, and boards in safety-award-winning manufacturing environments.
RoyOMartin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.