Automation & Controls Technician

Primary purpose of the position

Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant's production goals, overall business plans and objectives as directed.

Essential Responsible Areas

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment, in accordance with the guidelines of the food safety system. This includes initiating and reviewing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility as directed.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains high-speed, industrial process equipment for can and/or end making, power, lighting, control, and PLC logic controls for all production process and control equipment. This includes: all electrical power (24 to 600 volts), automation controllers, VFDs, transducers, proximity sensors, and inspection devices.
• Identifies and designs process improvements for inefficiencies and potential electrical problems and coordinates through supervisor to implement.
• Determines all supplies needed for each assignment.
• Work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes. Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC, EFP/EM. Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.

Position Requirement & Competencies

• Professional & Education Qualification: High School Diploma or education equivalent required. Job-related experience for 3 years minimum. Electro-Mechanical Technology Degree (Preferred). Rockwell PLC experience preferred.
• Skills: Ability to apply standard evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard electrical/electronic techniques, procedures, and criteria. Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment. Ability to effectively instruct and train personnel. Ability to use basic hand and power tools. Supplies and maintains required hand tools. Ability to use electronic test equipment. Possesses an interest in and an aptitude for mechanics, electronics, and electrical. Ability to operate and functionally use a computer. May require ability to operate a forklift and aerolift. Ability to differentiate colors and color shading. Ability to work with others. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to meet deadlines and to concentrate and pay attention to detail.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of the following areas: nomenclature of all assigned equipment; industrial automation controllers, electronics, electrical-mechanical devices, transmission systems, interface units, AC motors, wiring diagrams and schematics, computers and inspection and digital devices.
• Other Requirements: Must have sufficient endurance to perform tasks over multiple 12 hour days. Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner. Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills. Performs such individual assignments as management may direct. Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals. Maintains awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions. May travel to other plant locations to assist with projects. Must be able to organize, plan and prioritize.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Hourly Rate: $49.84 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.

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