Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable. 

We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today’s challenges. 

We’re equally committed to our people, prioritizing safety, inclusion, career growth development, tuition assistance, and excellent benefits. 

With manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and corporate functions across North America and globally, Carlisle offers stability, agility, and opportunity in a performance-driven culture. Do meaningful work and shape the future of building solutions; apply today and come grow with us.

Pay Rate:  $34.00 to $37.00

Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is seeking a Controls Technician to join their Maintenance team in Franklin Park, IL.  This position monitors and improves the control system reliability of automated production equipment. When production system performance falls below acceptable levels, they must support troubleshooting efforts to avoid or minimize interruptions to production. A successful control technician has a keen eye for details and good mechanical/electrical aptitude.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process and production equipment troubleshooting.
• Monitors significant plant downtime events and initiative problem solving activities
• Support implementation and improvement of existing preventive/predictive maintenance programs
• Supports equipment installation coordination/supervision associated with facility needs
• Support procurement of replacement and upgrade hardware, as needed.
• Perform needed maintenance, repair or rebuild/calibration of electrical control components and direct support of production operating needs.
• Communicate issues and potential required changes with Controls Engineer
• Evaluate electrical equipment operation and suggest necessary action when malfunctions occur, or improvements are needed
• Daily monitoring of various plant utilities that can include chiller, air compressor, security system & fire protection system.
• Complete process and preventive maintenance work orders. Capture and communicate associated data
• Maintain plant electrical control systems on equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, automated controls and pumps
• Troubleshoot electrical control issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment.
• Install and monitor current monitoring systems
• Maintain and enhance hardware and software knowledge to ensure up-to-date troubleshooting capabilities
• Install, maintain, repair or replace control devices such as HMIs, VFDs, PLCs components etc. as needed
• Comply and participate regulatory, Carlisle, & departmental policies, procedures, & standards (PSM, safety protocols, COS)
• Work with mechanical and electrical maintenance technicians to help develop their control skills
• As directed execute projects on an as needed basis
• Assist mechanical and electrical technicians with preventive maintenance, breakdowns and work orders as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Highschool diploma, higher education preferred
• Degree from technical school, or industrial maintenance certifications (PLC, Machine Logic, etc)
• Technical military specialties considered
• Experience working as a control technician in an industrial manufacturing environment

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of PLC language (ladder logic, structured text, sequential function charts, etc)
• Proficient in working with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, level controls, AC/DC drives, VFD etc
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley controls preferred
• Industrial electrical AC/DC troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of CMMS, SAP, MS programs
• Demonstrated ability to utilize electrical instruments in troubleshooting control systems
• Awareness of electrical codes such as NEMA
• Inter-Personnel Skills – Including the ability to be a team player. The ability to pass on information & training to others.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to produce and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of safe working practices around moving and electrical equipment.
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Understanding of OSHA and industrial safety protocol.

Equipment Used:

• Precision measurement equipment (Micrometers, gauges, measurement devices)
• Electrical instrumentation (megohmmeter, multimeter, amperage monitoring systems)
• Hand tools
• Office equipment (computer, phone, kiosk)
• Computer systems (CMMS, SAP, MS programs)

Working Conditions:

• Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following.
  • Temperatures exposed to both Ambient/outside temperatures.
  • Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points
  • Noise of industrial machinery
• Typically, 40 hour per week with overtime as required
• Days/shift vary based on facility need
• Fast paced 24/7 operation

Travel Requirement:

• Overnight travel up to 10%, this will include travel to other facilities and to trainings

Physical Requirements

• Lifting – must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Pushing & Pulling – must be able to push and pull up to 50 lbs
• Bending & Stooping – must be able to bend and stoop while working on low areas of machines
• Reaching – must be able to reach above shoulder level
• Climbing – while using stairs or ladders
• Walking – must be able to walk to and from different areas of the Carlisle campus
• Standing – must be able to stand for the majority of the shift 
• Sitting – while working at computers
• Sight – must be able to see and recognize hazards, warnings, and equipment malfunctions
• Grasping & Dexterity – must be able to use fingers and hands to operate tools 
• Talking & Hearing – must be able to effectively communicate with team members, supervisors, management, and other employees on the Carlisle campus

Our Culture & Values

At Carlisle, our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to our core values: Start with Safety, Focus on Customers, Act with Integrity, Pursue Excellence, Better Every Day, Drive Innovation, and Deliver Results. These values are not just words—they guide our behaviors, decisions, and actions every day. They are the foundation of our business and the reason for our continued success.

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