Controls Technician, Facilities

The Controls Technician’s primary responsibility is to implement and maintain the controls hardware, instrumentation, and electrical equipment at Redwood Materials.

Responsibilities will include:

• Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Fabricate and perform upgrades and repairs to electrical control panels.
• Field wire instrumentation and motor controls.
• Perform and document maintenance calibrations, installations, fault diagnosis, repair of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems.
• Performs troubleshooting on all instrument systems and process control using P&ID and electrical schematics.
• Support general Facilities work, including work requests, daily tasks and various projects.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4+ years’ hands-on experience working in an automated manufacturing environment; fabricating and wiring control panels and troubleshooting control systems and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret and follow electrical schematics and competency around voltages up to 480V.
• Troubleshooting, and a knowledge of electromechanical systems is a big plus!
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production plant environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.

Working Conditions:

• Split work environment between office and the production facility.
• Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility.
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs as needed.
• Day and Overnight Shifts available