Automation Technician
Crayola · Easton, PA · 2 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides primary support in the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical controls and process instrumentation in a highly automated manufacturing environment.
- Read electrical and mechanical schematics and troubleshoot from those schematics.
- Provide document management of all machine software and electrical schematics.
- Executes critical electrical preventative maintenance procedures on various equipment and electrical devices.
- Assists in demand maintenance through the troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Assists in matters of compliance and enforcement of safety and environmental policies and regulations.
- Supports the execution of capital projects.
- Tracks daily work log through MP2 and facilitates electrical inventory management with the stockroom.
Job Specifications
- Associate degree or Specialized Diploma in Electronics or Electromechanical Technology field preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of manufacturing maintenance support experience in electrical, electronics, and industrial controls.
- Advanced PC Knowledge and expertise in using AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Must have high-level troubleshooting skills of PLC, servo drives and VFDs, HMI/OIT and ETHERNET controlling devices.
- Work with demand maintenance through the troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to understand and troubleshoot PLC code using Rs Logix 500, Rs Logix 5000 and Studio 5000, vision systems, bar code readers and printers.
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, UL and all other applicable regulations.
- Demonstrate the ability to install industrial controls, build panels and wired field devices.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, P&ID, and block diagrams.
- Extensive knowledge of safe work practices with up to 480VAC 3PH circuits on a routine basis.
- Must be available to work overtime including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays and to accept calls during non-standard work hours in order to support manufacturing demand maintenance needs.