Automation Technician

Qualifications:

* Train technicians on basic technical skills.

* Participate in training program requirements to learn new technologies and to improve technical

and communication skills.

* Must have achieved one of the following:

- Associate degree in electrical/electronics maintenance or a related technical field

- Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in industrial elec. maint. or military equivalent

- Successful completion of ISA Certified Control Systems Technician Level 1

* 3-5 years of previous experience in a technical support and/or engineering role within a manufacturing environment

• Has no more than a Level 1 Corrective Action currently active on their performance record (within the previous 12 months)

* Willingness to flex schedule in order to meet business needs, including extended shifts, weekends and holidays if necessary, as well as moving to other shifts to balance skills, results, vacation coverage and training opportunities

* Demonstrated knowledge of the National electrical code

* Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a computer, including Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCad

* Ability to learn and apply advanced control concepts in order to support the manufacturing process

* Good verbal and written communication skills

* Demonstrated leadership skills in current or previous roles

* Demonstrated problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills; ability to resolve issues independently and understand when additional support is needed

* Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively

* Demonstrated ownership of team’s success

* Acts as a role model and provides direct feedback to encourage appropriate work behaviors

* Shares skills and knowledge with other team members

* Demonstrated desire and capacity for continuous learning of new work methods and technology

* Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team as both a member and leader

* Current forklift certification or ability to become certified; ability to operate scissors lift also

Responsibilities:

The Automation Technician acts as a resource to plant teams to ensure they have the proper technical support needed to perform their day-to-day tasks. The individual selected for this role will be scheduled to work flexible 1st shift hours for a period of time for training purposes and then will be assigned to flexible 2nd shift hours. This person is also expected to provide weekend on-call coverage for the plant as part of a seven person shared rotation schedule.

* Troubleshoot, analyze and repair breakdowns or malfunctions of electrical equipment.

* Perform root cause analysis and implement self-initiated activities to improve process reliability.

* Provide direction to technicians as needed.

* Interpret electrical schematics. Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic components including:

- Solid State Devices (photo eyes, prox switches) - Motors and Motor Controllers

- Variable Frequency Drives - Switchgear - 480 volt

- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) - Servo Motion Controllers

* Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) via remote computer stations and make programming modifications. The individual should possess knowledge in the following software technologies and architecture:

- RS Logix 5000, 500, 5 - PanelBuilder 32, RS View Studio, Intouch graphics

- Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, VB script - Trio Motion, EPAS Motion, Parker Automation

- Network Protocols: Control Net, Devicenet, DH+, Ethernet TCP/IP, Sercos

- Cognex Insight, Keyence Vision, Omron Vision

* Design control circuits, both hard-wired and PLC logic, and incorporate them to make improvements in the Processing and Packaging areas.

* Calibrate electronic instrumentation including mass flowmeters, differential pressure transmitters,

temperature transmitters, digital/analog control valves and I-P controllers.

• Coordinate installation of projects utilizing outside contractors and assume responsibility for final inspection and acceptance of the project.

• Call equipment and/or parts vendors for support in troubleshooting problems and/or optimizing equipment.