Technical and Craft Labor - Controls Technician

Job Description: Pay Rate: XX3134/hr
Hours: 8am5pm

How will you make an impact
The primary responsibility of this position is to support manufacturing with respect to automated and semiautomated postmolding equipment. This includes a variety of automated material handling assembly decorating and packaging systems. The position is responsible for detailed communication with Supervisors & Maintenance about current state of automationrelated concerns. This also includes detailed communication with Automation Engineering on future department needs.

What will you do
Figures out root cause of failures and problems with automation equipment.
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to a broad manufacturing base
Troubleshoot & support:
Various PLC formats with heavy emphasis on AllenBradley PLC/HMI hardware and software: SLC PLC ContolLogix Panelview
A wide variety of automation technologies including: Robots Printing (Pad/Screen/Offset/InkJet) Ultrasonic Welders Vision Systems Leak Testers Labelers Capping Equipment reamers & other finishing equipment.
Works with equipment vendors to solve automation problems & increase selfknowledge.
Interacts with molding setups & process engineering to solve component related issues & their effect on the automation process.
Support Automation Engineering with installation of improvements & new Automation.
Coaches Automation Associates in work centers supporting root cause troubleshooting.
Develop / modify procedures & training guidelines as needed for automation processes.
Read & modify electrical schematics.
Designs sketches & dimensions improvements to existing automation systems
Tracks & helps maintain automation data (stops scrap etc ) to support continuous improvement process. Uses PPI tools and Lean techniques to analyze data and improve processes.

Keys to Success:
Education and Experience
Associates degree in Engineering or a technical field. Equivalent experience will be considered with a demonstrated record of selfdevelopment and continuous learning.
3 years related automated equipment experience required.
Must have a very broad electrical and mechanical background including hands on experience with PLC s robots motion controls and associated programming software.

Physical and Environmental
Must have excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills
Additional Sills: Skills: No items to display.