Industrial Controls Technician - Midnights (52731)

BRT Extrusions | Niles, OH

Shift: Midnight

Pay Range: $35.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience

Power Your Career with BRT Extrusions!

Are you an experienced Industrial Controls Technician who enjoys solving complex electrical and automation challenges? Do you have a strong background in PLCs, industrial controls, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment?

BRT Extrusions is looking for a skilled Industrial Controls Technician to join our growing maintenance and engineering team in Niles, Ohio. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically driven professional who enjoys diagnosing complex equipment issues, improving automation systems, and keeping a fast-paced manufacturing operation running efficiently.

In this role, you'll work closely with Controls Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to troubleshoot industrial control systems, minimize equipment downtime, identify root causes of recurring failures, and improve overall equipment reliability.

We're looking for someone who can confidently navigate PLC programs, interpret electrical schematics, troubleshoot industrial networks and field devices, and apply their technical knowledge to solve real-world manufacturing challenges.

If you enjoy working with advanced automation technology and want to be part of a growing operation where your technical skills make a difference, we'd like to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support industrial control systems and automated manufacturing equipment, including extrusion presses and heavy hydraulic systems.

• Diagnose complex electrical and controls issues involving PLCs, HMIs, variable-frequency drives, servo systems, instrumentation, and industrial networks.

• Connect to Rockwell Automation PLCs, navigate programs, review ladder logic, and use program information to identify equipment faults and operational issues.

• Trace PLC logic to support troubleshooting while following established controls engineering standards and program-change authorization requirements.

• Troubleshoot digital and analog I/O, sensors, relays, contactors, solenoids, motors, drives, and electrical control panels.

• Configure, commission, and troubleshoot EtherNet/IP devices, IO-Link masters, IO-Link sensors, and other intelligent field devices.

• Diagnose 4–20 mA and 0–10 V analog signals, including wiring, scaling, calibration, and signal faults.

• Troubleshoot industrial safety systems, including safety relays, safety PLCs, emergency stops, light curtains, scanners, and machine guard interlocks.

• Safely replace, configure, commission, and test industrial control components.

• Perform root-cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and recommend permanent corrective actions to improve reliability.

• Support equipment commissioning, controls upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Document troubleshooting activities, program changes, device configurations, repairs, and corrective actions in the maintenance management system.

• Partner with Controls Engineering on advanced programming, system modifications, and equipment improvement projects.

• Provide technical support to Production and Maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain safe, reliable operations.

What We're Looking For

Technical Experience & Skills:

• Strong electrical, mechanical, and industrial controls troubleshooting abilities.

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Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms, including:

• Allen-Bradley PLCs

• PanelView HMIs

• PowerFlex variable-frequency drives

• Kinetix servo and motion-control systems

• Ability to connect to PLCs, navigate programs, interpret ladder logic, and use logic as a troubleshooting tool.

• Strong understanding of 24 VDC and 120 VAC industrial control systems and wiring practices.

• Experience troubleshooting digital and analog I/O, sensors, motors, drives, relays, contactors, and control-panel components.

• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP industrial communication networks and IO-Link devices.

• Understanding of analog instrumentation, including 4–20 mA and 0–10 V signals.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.

• Familiarity with industrial machine safety systems and electrical safety practices.

• Proficiency using multimeters and electrical diagnostic equipment.

• Experience performing structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as MaintainX, is a plus.

Professional Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize troubleshooting activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong communication, organization, and technical documentation skills.

• Ability to recognize when issues require escalation to Controls Engineering.

• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous technical development.

• Ability to read and understand basic instructions in English and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Willingness to participate in required safety, technical, and job-specific training.

Education & Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Technology, Controls Engineering Technology, or a related field, along with at least 3 years of industrial automation experience.

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• At least 5 years of hands-on experience working with industrial automation and controls systems in a manufacturing environment.

Equivalent combinations of education and relevant technical experience may be considered.

Why Build Your Career at BRT?

BRT Extrusions is a growing aluminum extrusion manufacturer with opportunities for employees to expand their skills, develop professionally, and grow within the organization.

We believe in investing in our employees through hands-on training, cross-training opportunities, and career advancement.

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay: $35–$40 per hour, based on experience.

• Paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match after 90 days.

• Paid vacation upon eligibility.

• Paid, hands-on training and technical development.

• Opportunities for additional wage increases through cross-training.

• Annual merit increase opportunities.

• Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within.

Come. Learn. Grow.

If you're ready to put your industrial automation and controls expertise to work in a growing manufacturing operation, apply today and become part of the BRT team!