Day & Zimmermann · 2 days ago
Controls Technician
Middletown, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $92K/yr
2+ years expAmerican Ordnance is a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military. The Controls Technician will leverage expertise in electronic and industrial technologies to test, troubleshoot, and modify automated control systems, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime in the production process.
CommunitiesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and evaluate breakdowns as well as initiate modifications to equipment. Troubleshooting may include building test samples, error replication, and data collection/analysis. Works in close support with Engineers, quality or production personnel
Find and document solutions to better utilize existing equipment and tools to improve processes. Reduce downtime by identifying and resolving issues in the production process and equipment. Recommends design changes
Directs the work of maintenance personnel
Qualification
Required
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Experienced in PLC programming and Microsoft Office Software
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and electrical prints
Ability to write routine correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with machinery and equipment
Knowledge and desire to troubleshoot and resolve issues with various complex machine types and systems
Ability with interfacing and integrating multiple systems and platforms in automated processes
Education: Associate degree from two year college or technical school in Industrial Technology or related field
Length of Experience: 2+ year Technical experience
Licenses/ Registrations: Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant drivers license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant
Other: Understand NEC, NFPA, NES
Must be US citizen with ability to obtain clearances
Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
Walking
Repetitive motion of any part of the body
Kneeling, crouching or crawling
Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object's size, shape, texture, etc.)
Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
Hearing
Talking
Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time
Ability to read complex documents in the English language
Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
Ability to write complex documents in the English language
Capacity to express thoughts orally
Expertise in: EXCEL, WORD, CADD (Revit/Bentley)
Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite
Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
Benefits
Medical/Rx
Dental and vision coverage
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks
Parental leave
Family leave
Other paid time off
Voluntary benefits
Discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members
Company
Day & Zimmermann
Day & Zimmermann specializes in construction & engineering, staffing, and defense solutions for corporations and governments.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Ritzel
SVP Finance and CFO
Michael Yoh
Executive Vice President
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