NTP-LV Automation Controls Specialist

Louisville, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details

Division: Nucor Tubular - Louisville

Location: Louisville KY United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Basic Job Functions:

The role of the Automation Technician is to work with the Maintenance and Production teams to maximize the safety of and to maintain and optimize the processes. This will include using engineering principles algorithms and techniques to trouble-shoot and improve both the process and equipment and to develop/implement future improvement plans. The teammate must be able to support the integration of robots into custom designed manufacturing cells and fabrication processes. This will include both hardware and software and will likely require additional support outside normal business hours. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including scheduled and unscheduled overtime weekends and holidays as scheduled. This position is regional in nature and will require regular travel to other Nucor locations to proactively find improvement opportunities as well as to help solve existing problems train other team members assist with regional maintenance and to learn/share best practices. This position is not limited to only these responsibilities the area Supervisor/Manager may add responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

Install maintain and upgrade automation systems at key points in the production process
Troubleshoot non-functioning components including servos sensors and control components
Program and troubleshoot PLCs HMIs and robotic systems
Attend automation robotics and equipment supplier training

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate lead and uphold safety policies practices procedures and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a STEM field or equivalent work experience
Diverse background in PLCs HMIs and industrial controls
Ability to travel for training and alignment with the other NTS sites

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in industrial maintenance.
Good understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principles including the following:
- Networking tools and standards
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics for installation repair and maintaining equipment
- Basic pneumatic and hydraulic system knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs HMIs and drives
Experience with robots
Knowledge of communication protocols like Profinet Profibus Ethernet IP and Modbus
1 - 2 years of PLC experience
2 - 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Good understanding of overall maintenance process and electrical principle

Must have supervisor and/or manager recommendation and must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets and a drug free workplace

Required Experience:

Job DetailsDivision: Nucor Tubular - LouisvilleLocation: Louisville KY United StatesOther Available Locations: N/ABasic Job Functions: The role of the Automation Technician is to work with the Maintenance and Production teams to maximize the safety of and to maintain and optimize the processes. This...