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Controls Technician | Rock of Ages Corporation Rock of Ages Corporation

Rock of Ages Corporation

Job Description                                                           

Job Title: Controls Technician
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Senior Controls Engineer
FLSA Status: Non Exempt

                                                               

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Build, troubleshoot and repair industrial controls, instruments, production machinery and related equipment by performing the following duties:

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – other duties may be assigned: 

  1. Troubleshoot machinery failures:
    1. Electrical hardware
      1. Sensors, wiring
      2. Computer
    2. Software issues
  2. Troubleshoot data systems:
    1. Data collection
    2. Network
  3. Install new control systems:
    1. Machinery
      1. Cabling
      2. Mounting panels
      3. Wiring
      4. Startup
    2. Data collection
    3. Network
  4. Build control panels:
    1. Mounting hardware
    2. Wiring
  5. Programming:
    1. PLC
    2. PC
  6. Assist with mechanical aspects of plant and quarry maintenance.
  7. Order parts
  8. Research new technologies in the control field

 

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or no less than 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Computer Skills

Must have strong PC skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.  Must be able to read Visual Basic source code and program structure.

 

Other Skills and Abilities

This position requires a good understanding of the following: 

  • Electronic test equipment
  • Mechanical power transfer devices
  • AC DC circuit fundamentals
  • CNC fundamentals
  • Open/closed loop systems
  • Servo systems
  • Input devices such as encoders, potentiometers limit switches and proximity switches
  • Electro-mechanical devices such as motors, valves and actuators
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
  • PLC principles and programming
  • Relay ladder logic
  • Digital and analog circuits
  • Transducers and converters
  • Interface types including RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet, IR and 802.11x
  • Wiring practices as applicable to control systems

 

Other Qualifications

Must be willing to work overtime, including some weekends.  Must have a valid driver’s license.

 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb ladders; balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 

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Please open, print and complete an application.

The above form needs to be printed, filled out in it's entirety and mailed to:

Rock of Ages Corporation
Attn: HR Department
560 Graniteville Road
Graniteville, VT  05654

 Only fully completed and signed applications will be considered.

  

Rock of Ages Corporation is committed to providing a safe work environment for our employees. 

All applicants will be required to submit to a drug test prior to commencing employment.