Controls Technician II
Required skills
- industrial control systems
- PLCs
- HMIs
- sensors
- drives
- automation equipment
- production machinery
- electrical schematics
- electrical testing instruments
- electrical safety practices
Nice to have
- PLC programming
- HMI configuration
- industrial robots
- safety circuits
- industrial networks
- automotive manufacturing
Role summary
Camaco is seeking a Controls Technician II in Columbus, Nebraska, to maintain and troubleshoot control systems and automation equipment in a manufacturing setting. This role is crucial for ensuring safe and reliable production by diagnosing electrical and controls issues, supporting equipment improvements, and collaborating with maintenance, production, and engineering teams. Responsibilities include repairing PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives, reviewing schematics, performing preventive maintenance, and documenting changes while adhering to safety protocols.
Location: Columbus, Nebraska
Company: Camaco
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
Camaco is seeking a skilled Controls Technician II to support, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems and automation equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role helps ensure safe, reliable production by diagnosing electrical and controls issues, supporting equipment improvements, and partnering with production, engineering, and maintenance teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial control systems, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and related automation equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues affecting production machinery and automated systems.
• Support equipment installations, startups, changeovers, and process improvements.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, control-panel drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Make approved PLC, HMI, and controls adjustments in accordance with change-control procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspect control panels, wiring, sensors, and safety circuits.
• Document troubleshooting, repairs, program changes, and parts usage.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Follow electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable machine-safety requirements.
Qualifications
• Experience troubleshooting industrial controls or automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial sensors, motor controls, and variable-frequency drives.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use electrical testing instruments safely.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI configuration.
• Familiarity with industrial robots, safety circuits, and industrial networks.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience supporting automotive or other high-volume manufacturing.
• Relevant electrical, controls, or automation certifications.
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