Automation Controls Technician - Owens Corning : Job Details

Automation Controls Technician

Owens Corning

Job Location : Summit,IL, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-10T08:14:10Z

Job Description :
Automation Controls TechnicianLocation(s):

Summit, IL, US, 60501-0907

Function:ManufacturingAudience:HourlyWork Arrangement:On SiteRequisition ID:64389

Department: Maintenance

Job: Industrial Controls Technician

Base Rate:$40.00-$45.00 Per Hour based on skill level

2nd shift 3pm-11pm w/ flexibility for 3rd shift 11pm-7am

Full Health Care Benefit Package!

The Industrial Controls Technician will:

  • Provide and coordinate production reliability improvement efforts and equipment troubleshooting support as needed with the production, maintenance, and engineering teams (become that first line of support for advanced troubleshooting activities)
  • Coordinate facility, trade and OEM-service contractors, certifying that work requested is performed as expected while conforming to PAD safety standards. Become one of the in-house experts on both the facility and our production operations
  • Serve as the gatekeeper of all control and electrical drawings and primary electrical/controls resource. Maintain all PLC/HMI programs for compounding, packaging and building systems, edit and write PLC programs, create/modify HMI screens, and perform basic electrical troubleshooting and functional modifications.
  • Collaborate on team projects to problem-solve and improve processes and procedures that improve OEE, safety, quality and work environment
  • Focus on equipment reliability and seek out opportunities to drive manufacturing capacity and capabilities within the factory

EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience with automation and controls, with at least 2 years of experience working in a consumer-packaged goods or related industry manufacturing + production environment
  • Demonstrated, independent execution of electrical or automation projects

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to create, modify and troubleshoot complex PLC programs and HMI programs and read electrical schematics
  • Proven, working knowledge of Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI programming software
  • Working knowledge of high-speed packaging equipment and have some experience with mechanical / pneumatical functions and operations
  • Demonstrated competence handling and troubleshooting basic mechanical related issues at times
  • Strong coaching, training and teamwork skills, organization and experience working with diverse teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight timeframes and deadlines
  • Capable of handling stressful situations and being able to adapt to urgent production focused needs if they arise
  • Capable of working extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Support TPM & S5 Initiatives

EDUCATION:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Summit Argo, IL 60501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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