Controls Technician

Company: Express Employment
Location: Wilsonville
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Located in Wilsonville, OR

Salary: $24.00

Leading automation company in Wilsonville is looking for Controls Technicians for a 3-month contract! The Controls Technician is responsible for the electrical assembly of automation equipment per supplied drawings, schematics, and diagrams in accordance with company, industry and customer standards. Works with industrial PCs, PLCs, servo motion controllers, motors, transducers, and sensors in an industrial automation environment. Machines may involve robots, machine vision, and lasers. #1939ST

There is a strong potential this contract will extend beyond three months.

Responsibilities of the Controls Technician:

• Builds electrical assemblies from schematics and drawings, including control panels, cables, and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies
• Wires main power cables, robot controllers, motors, UPSs and other AC devices
• Works with a team of electrical and mechanical engineers and technicians
• Installs various assemblies that require electrical wiring
• Assembles and tests custom automation systems
• Installs cables and field I/O wiring on machines
• Assists installing and repairing machinery
• Other tasks as assigned
  
  Requirements for the Controls Technician:
  
  
  • Associate's degree in electronics or equivalent experience
  • 3-5+ years experience in building, maintenance, or installation of capital equipment OR a combination of experience & training (military, relevant associate's degrees, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of electrical standards (e.g. NFPA 79, NEC, UL508, and CE)
  • Working knowledge of common electrical sensors (optical/pressure/vacuum/proximity)
  • Working knowledge of industrial control systems (e.g. servo motion and robotics)
  • Experience with basic electrical troubleshooting; including use of a digital multimeter
  • Good English written and verbal communication/documentation skills
  • Able to use basic hand and power tools (e.g. wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, cutting tools, measuring tools, drills, wire stripers, crimpers and grinders)
  • Able to interpret mechanical/electrical/ pneumatic drawings, diagrams, and schematics
  • Able to bend, stoop, kneel, lay, and reach into awkward positions
  • Able to stand or sit at a work station for long periods of time
  • Able to work both independently and on a team
  • Able to lift 25-50lbs frequently
    • Experience with PC hardware, software, Windows 7 and Windows 10 in an industrial setting (preferred, not required)
    • Good quality lead-free soldering skills (preferred, not required)
    • General understanding of ESD a plus (preferred, not required)
      Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm
      
      Pay: $24.00/hr.
      
      As one of the leading staffing companies in North America, Express Employment Professionals works with job seekers to help find the right opportunity for you and your career. We offer competitive wages, immediate medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks and more!
      
      Contact us today to apply! You can call us at 503.612.1800 Monday-Friday 7am-5pm or you can submit your application via www.ExpressPros.com/WestTualatin, making sure to select the West Tualatin location.
      
      Express Employment Professionals is located at: 19407 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR 97062.
      
      Express Office: West Tualatin
      
      8100 Southwest Nyberg Road
      
      Suite 290
      
      Tualatin, OR 97062

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