Controls Technician

About the role

Vitro Architectural Glass, North America's largest manufacturer of architectural and automotive glass, is hiring a Computer Technician for the Maintenance Department at its Wichita Falls, Texas location. The Wichita Falls facility produces flat glass using the float process for automotive, trade, and mirror markets. The Controls Technician works within the Maintenance Department, performing project work in electronics and computer systems to maintain high plant production, including analog and digital systems, instrumentation, and solid-state circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Communicates regularly with the Maintenance Manager on significant maintenance functions and assists in initiating plans for the improvement and expansion of production and plant facilities.
• Assists in coordinating and scheduling of engineering and maintenance activities.
• Works closely with other departments in determining electrical or process control needs for all plant facilities.
• Plans, tests, and supervises installation of new and improved electrical systems or equipment.
• Provides start‑up assistance and troubleshooting, as well as training until the equipment or system is fully operational.
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates and authorization requests for management evaluation.
• Maintains frequent contact with purchasing and storeroom to ensure the availability of critical parts and materials.
• Supports departmental and company goals to achieve the highest levels of safety, quality, housekeeping, and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and sound technical judgment.
• Possesses expertise ranging from computer programming for process control to control systems.