Automation Technician Apprenticeship-Conway, AR

About the role

Apprenticely is helping Virco hire an Automation Technician Apprentice in Conway, AR.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of new automation technologies for manufacturing processes or to improve existing technologies.
• Assists in the installation, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repair of industrial control systems, such as PLC’s or other computerized process control systems including those that monitor and regulate operations or machinery.
• Assists in the installation and repair of electrical components such as motors, switches, relays or sensors.
• Help to maintain smooth operation of automated systems, assist manufacturing technical support technicians when needed to help guide troubleshooting of down equipment.
• Aids in the modification of automated PLCs, programs, and equipment to improve performance and meet new project needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fluid power technologies and repair.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Entry mechanical aptitude and communication skills.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office for E-mail, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to efficiently use Windows based computers and perform basic networking tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing CMMS software such as SAP, EQUIPAC, etc.
• Ability to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams and industrial control systems.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds from knee to waist level.
• Occasionally pushes and/or pulls up to 50 pounds using some type of moving equipment.
• Frequently bends and stoops.
• Frequently walks throughout the 8 to 10 hours of the shift.
• Must be able to withstand 8 to 10 hours standing on a concrete surface.
• Occasionally climbs up the ladder.
• Will occasionally be exposed to chemicals, dust, heat, cold, gas, and/or fumes.
• Must be able to adjust to normal plant environmental conditions (above moderate heat and cold) and to adapt quickly to physical applications requiring varying motor skills.