Job Posting TitleControls Technician - 3rd Shift
Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial control systems and equipment to ensure optimal production efficiency at our manufacturing facility.
Job Description:
* Perform routine preventative maintenance on PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and other automated control systems.
* Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
* Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to identify problems and implement solutions.
* Calibrate and adjust sensors, actuators, and other control devices to meet operational specifications.
* Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and control systems.
* Document maintenance activities, repairs, and system modifications accurately.
* Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
* Adhere to all safety protocols and company policies.
* Provide technical support and training to production personnel as needed.
Required Skills and Education
Education
* Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* Minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in a controls technician role within a manufacturing environment.
Skills:
* Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, including PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMIs, and SCADA systems.
* Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and ladder logic.
* Experience with motor control circuits, VFDs, and servo drives.
* Solid understanding of sensors, transducers, and industrial instrumentation.
* Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, as required.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.
