Industrial Controls Technician

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Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations.  Apply your expertise as an Industrial Controls Technician in our Maintenance department in Shrewsbury, MA. 

The Industrial Controls Technician performs machine maintenance activities to ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and reliable to a high-performance standard.

Expectations

To excel in the role you should:

• Will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical problems by interpreting machine error messages and information obtained from operators.

• Have prior field maintenance experience with CNC machines.

• Able to recognize machine issues proactively and provide preventive maintenance in partnership with machine operators (e.g., maintain oil/grease levels; air, hydraulic, hydrostatic, coolant system maintenance).

• Respond with a sense of urgency to equipment issued to minimize downtown. Actively troubleshooting CNC machines and controls issues (electrical/ electronic, hardware/software) so the equipment can resume operation as soon as possible.

• Mechanical Maintenance: Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automated systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and conveyors.

• System Diagnostics: Diagnose and repair control and mechanical system issues.

• PLC Programming: Program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Associate's degree or equivalent with a minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical repair of CNC machine tools.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule.

• Prefer candidates with familiarity with Fanuc controls.

We offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a pension and a 401k with company match.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best.  At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

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