PLC Controls Technician

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings.

About the role

The Final Assembly Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Assembly Seibi Technician to provide technical/skilled support to the Assembly Final Assembly Engineering team. This includes design/drawing review, buyoff support, install/commissioning, and equipment start-up support. You will report to the Seibi Manager and support the department's objective to provide high-quality, low-cost, and reliable plant equipment and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment specifications and design, identify improvements, and conduct vendor buyoffs to confirm equipment functions.
• Install equipment and verify safety, quality, and productivity.
• Investigate to determine modification requirements, implement modifications, trial, and adjust.
• Lower cost and decrease project time by confirming safety, quality, and productivity of equipment at the vendor prior to installation.
• Minimize adjustment time during vehicle trials by performing quality trials at the vendor.
• Oversee installation by the vendor and facilitate the kanban process to lower cost and decrease project time.
• Improve equipment quality and productivity by implementing adjustments identified during online vehicle trials.
• Confirm quality results by secondary methods (e.g., torque check, vacuum profiles).
• Install, set up, troubleshoot, and program Allen-Bradley controllers.
• Provide training to Maintenance members on newly implemented equipment.
• Share Subject Matter Expert knowledge with local NAMC Maintenance and Production Members.
• Travel up to 50% at times.

Requirements

• Strong PLC programming/troubleshooting (Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, or Allen Bradley) – 2 years.
• Comprehensive knowledge of PLCs – 2 years.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical circuits and industrial controls – 2 years.
• 2-year technical degree or completion of a trade school program (EET or Industrial Maintenance Technology) and/or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Ability to travel up to 50% (including international travel).
• Ability to work up to 30% overtime when required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs on occasion.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch on varying surfaces.
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Good vision and hand-eye coordination for detailed repairs.
• Ability to work in various environments including hot, cold, or confined spaces.
• Stamina to perform repetitive tasks and work long shifts.

Skills

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of industrial robot programming and teaching.
• Knowledge of AGVs/AMRs programming and setup.
• Knowledge of safety scanners and programming.
• Knowledge of various industrial control networking (EthernetIP, FLNet, ProfiNet, etc.).
• Automotive manufacturing experience.

Pay

$38.50 - $38.50/Hr

Schedule

• 12-month temporary assignment.
• Onsite work type.