Automation Technician

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.