Primary location: Hilliard, Ohio
Employment status: Full-Time 

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong’s future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

 By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time and many more. 
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other’s strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Manager, the Controls System Technician will provide electrical maintenance and programming support to maintenance technicians as necessary, including sickness coverage. The Controls System tech will also support and carry out duties and project work assigned.

This position is accountable for effective use and implementation of Predictive Maintenance technologies and systems at the plant. This includes but is not limited to the following “Essential Functions” outlined below.

Essential Functions

• Carry out root cause failure analysis on production electrical/control systems and provide recommendations and execute work to prevent recurrence.
• Lead/participate in cross functional teams on process improvements
• Provide support regarding fault finding/modifications/installations of whole site controls systems including PLCs, SCADA, Databases, Communication networks, Instrumentation, variable speed drives etc.
• Supervision of contractors during project installation work.
• The incumbent must be willing and able to work overtime and/or non-standard work schedule based on production needs.
• Manage process control software and desktop
• Owns plant process control network and IP address assignments
• Plant Data Historian Owner
• Owns electrical control infrastructure obsolescence plan
• Drives improvements in control systems
• Plant Functional Machine Safety process owner
• Train and develop technicians to troubleshoot and fix production electrical/control system failures.

Qualifications & experience:

• Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate in Electrical/Electronic/Software Engineering or similar field or 5+ years of experience with electrical systems, programming, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of setting up & configuring variable speed drives (Allen Bradley, Telemecanique)
• PLC experience essential. Preferably Allen-Bradley. (Micrologix, SLC 5/05, Compactlogix, Controllogix)
• Experience in the use of SCADA & HMI packages desirable.

• Able to read electrical schematic drawings essential – Electrical control & safety circuit design knowledge desired (AUTOCAD software)
• Control Panel design desired, but not required.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (Ethernet IP/RIO/Devicenet/Modbus)
• Working knowledge of Pneumatic, Hydraulic and other mechanical systems

Pay Range: $87,458 – $91,716

Skills & abilities:

Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Highly PC literate

Software packages/Equipment you will be exposed to:

Data Access Servers (FSGateway, DASABCIP, DASABTCP)

Data Historian (V. 10)

Wonderware Active Factory (Trend, Query, Report use & configuration)

Rockwell Software:

RSLogix 5000

Factory View Studio

RSLinx

Microsoft:

MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Other:

AutoCad

Communication Protocols:

Ethernet IP

Devicenet

Remote I/O

Physical Demands

Physically fit for climbing and working in awkward positions while investigating and auditing jobs

Able to lift 60 pounds

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in the US and Canada.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we’re here to serve – our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It’s an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we’re committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

“Bringing our Purpose to Life” – lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the Location (Hilliard OH)

Our Hilliard Plant, one of twelve Armstrong plants in North America, employs 100+ people across multiple shifts who are involved in the manufacturing and shipping of acoustical ceiling tile.  The Hilliard plant prides itself in placing high priority on safety, quality and exceeding customer expectations.

Located 13 miles west of downtown Columbus, the city of Hilliard is a charming blend of old and new.  Leisure strolls through historic Weaver Park, football games at OSU, thriving businesses and chic boutiques and shops are just some of the many ways that Hilliard caters to both ends of the generation spectrum.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!