Automation Technician
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Job Location:
Corsicana, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 33 - 44
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
**Automation Technician **Corsicana TX HIRING IMMEDIATELY
Available Shifts: Day Shift (7a-3:30p)
Comprehensive Compensation Package:
- Pay Rate: $33-$44per hour - Depending on Experience
Job Description:
- The primary job function consists of the maintenance and repair of all mechanical electrical and electronic components of the automation equipment.
- This will include rebuilds general inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Other duties include diagnosing repairing and/or replacing electrical components as necessary.
- Assist in upgrades of process control equipment as new technology develops.
- Maintain an understanding of the latest state-of-the-art control systems.
- Will also assist the shift Operator Mechanics by performing repairs on mechanical systems when needed.
- Good understanding of hydraulics pneumatics mechanical and electrical troubleshooting robotics/automation.
Job Duties of an Automation Technician:
- Electrical duties: performing all major and minor electrical repairs including 480V 3-phase motor repairs/installation motor starter circuit repairs VFD drives photo-optic sensing devices proximity switches e-stop circuitry and group fault detection in accordance to the guidelines established by Pactivs Electrical Safety Program read and interpret schematics and basic electrical symbol identification understand electrical theory including basic OHMS-law application AC/DC drives PLC basic motor control circuits
- Troubleshoot maintenance problems that occur throughout the plant with a major emphasis on electrical problems to include A.C.(Alternating Current) and D.C. (Direct Current) drives PLC (programmable logic controllers) as well as basic motor control circuits.
- Maintenance and repair of all mechanical electrical and electronic components of automation equipment
- Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment in a manufacturing/production environment
- Perform maintenance set-up and PM on automation equipment in the Injection Molding department
- On-call as needed by the department and able to be flexible with schedule as needed
- Use standard and metric hand tools to complete tasks and duties
- Mechanical duties: clean lubricate and adjust equipment when needed examine mechanical equipment to diagnose and repair problems disassemble repair/replace and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment/devices including motors conveyors pumps belts chains etc. read mechanical prints and technical data during installation and repair of equipment read and interpret PI&D drawings
- May assist with the training of other employees
- Utilize mandatory safety equipment; execute duties safely and efficiently; adhere to all safety rules and regulations
- Assists maintenance and production staff as needed
- Other duties may be assigned as needed
Qualifications:
- Analytical problem-solving and strong electrical and PLC programming technical skills including mechanical.
- Strong skills in customer service interpersonal oral communication written communications teamwork judgment motivation planning organizing professionalism quality quantity safety adaptability attendance punctuality dependability initiative innovation.
- HS Diploma or Equivalency preferred associates degree.
- 5 years of automation technician experience within the Thermoforming and Extrusion industry.
You should be proficient in:
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Electrical Schematics
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Single and Three Phase Power
- 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
- Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
- Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
- Electrical / Electronic Systems
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Blueprint Reading
Machines & technologies youll use:
- Extrusion Machine
- Thermoforming Machine
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley Siemens Fanuc)
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
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