American Rheinmetall
Saint Marys, Ohio

PLC and Controls Technician

OnsitePosted Jul 27, 2026
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Job details

Location
Saint Marys, Ohio
Work type
Onsite
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
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About this role

Job Summary:
Utilizes knowledge of PLCs and controls hardware to assist in day-to-day issue resolution and create solutions to larger more complex problems.
 
Essential Functions:
  • Work cross functionally with production and engineering departments to ensure goals & objectives are met.
  • Develop timelines and prioritizes workload to meet schedule needs.
  • Assist craftsmen with troubleshooting machines.
  • Create and implement solutions to recurring issues.
  • Report project status and action items to management on scheduled basis
  • Research and purchase required outside materials when needed.
  • Perform studies and coordinate process improvements
  • Keep PLC programs and schematics up to date.
  • Participate in cost savings projects
  • Implement new tooling/fixture/machine concepts to reduce product cost
  • Assist engineering department with all data management, engineering changes, and all other related engineering documentation when needed.
  • Assist with customer activities/support as requested
  • Expert knowledge or PLC & controls hardware and software.
 
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Does this position supervise others? If so, which roles?
No direct reports
 
Education & Experience
  • Associate degree (A. S.) in an industrial PLC & controls discipline or other technical discipline or applicable years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Background Prerequisites
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD software is highly desired.
 
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
  • For physical requirements, indicate Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently, or Continuously where possible
    • Rarely: exists, but not on a regular basis
    • Occasionally:  <33% of the time (just over 2.5 hrs/day)
    • Frequently: >34% but less than 66% of the time (2.72 – 5.28 hrs)
    • Continuously: 67-100% of the time (5.36 – 8 hrs)
    • Highly repetitive: repeating the same motion every few seconds with little or no variation for >2 hrs total/day)
  • Hazards, tasks, PPE, ergonomic concerns, travel requirements, workspace (close proximity to others)
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
 

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American Rheinmetall
Saint Marys, Ohio