Controls Technician in Toledo, Ohio at TOLEDO TOOL AND DIE CO

Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has four facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding Controls Technicians to our team to support our continued growth.

This is a full-time position based Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

Come join our team! Hours for this position are typically:

1st SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:00PM

2nd SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 2:00PM-10:00PM

3rd SHIFT: Sunday-Thursday, 10:00PM-6:AM

WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Starting pay of $36-$42/hour
• Shift differential of $1.50/hour for 2nd shift, $1.00/ for 3rd shift
• Weekly pay
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Good communication with all team members
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Consistent attendance
• Willingness to learn
• Safety minded

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, vision systems, sensors, safety circuits, and network/communication systems on the automated weld cells.
• Diagnose and resolve industrial robot faults (e.g., FANUC / Nachi) — teaching and adjusting points, recovering programs, and restoring cells to production.
• Support weld-equipment controls, including weld power sources/timers, torch and tip systems, and related automation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC/ladder logic, robot programs, and controls documentation to isolate faults.
• Make controlled program and parameter changes under established change control, and validate before returning equipment to production.
• Respond rapidly to downtime events, perform structured root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to restore uptime.
• Execute preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance on controls and automation systems per schedule.
• Support new-equipment installation, automation integration, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Coordinate with maintenance technicians and the tool crib attendant to obtain the spare parts and consumables (sensors, etc.) needed for repairs.
• Accurately document work orders, fault findings, PM records, and equipment history in the CMMS.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical diploma or associate degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field preferred.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete pre-employment screening (background check and drug screen).
• Identified candidates must be able to work overtime (daily, weekends and holidays).
• 3+ years of industrial controls / automation maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (robotic welding or complex-automation strongly preferred).
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting (e.g., Allen-Bradley / Siemens) and industrial robot experience (e.g., FANUC / ABB).
• Working knowledge of servo, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, vision systems, sensors, and industrial networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and robot programs.
• Familiarity with LOTO/electrical safety, IATF 16949, and CMMS systems.
• Possess good physical stamina and coordination.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or climb for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull objects that are up to 50 pounds.
• Work as a team, good communication skills, basic math skills, physical dexterity.
• Must have valid drivers' license

Toledo Tool & Die is an equal opportunity employer.