What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics and Automation Supervisor position at Ellwood Engineered Castings Company?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for all plant electrical systems including but not limited to; programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, plant instrumentation, & communication systems
- Develops and implements schedules for inspections, upgrades, calibrations and system maintenance
- Analyzes all electrical systems and support and effectively recommends improvements or changes to insure efficiency, dependability and currency
- Performs PLC programming changes and modifications
- Manages timesheets, schedules, PTO, and performance reviews of ET’s
- Broad understanding of IT Infrastructure, networking and IP structures
- Updates equipment documentation and controls distribution of prints and other documents needed for troubleshooting and repair of critical plant equipment.
- Ensures that all statutory codes, national and local, are applied or followed and continually analyzes code requirements and updates equipment and procedures to ensure compliance
- Implement PLC and/or HMI programming changes as necessary to ensure optimization of equipment
- Performs other duties as deemed necessary.
- Adheres to housekeeping and safety standards, including the required use of personal protective equipment
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:
- Able to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work
- Bend, stand, for extended periods of time and withstand exposure to heat and cold temperature
- Must be able to perform work at heights
- Must be able to pass physical requirements
- Ability to lift 30 – 60 pounds
Education and Experience
- Associates degree, trade school or equivalent 3-5 in electrical/electronic maintenance in manufacturing setting work experience (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- Minimum 3 - 5 years’ maintenance experience in manufacturing setting
- Thorough Knowledge with Lock Out/ Tag Out
- 3-5 years of high voltage experience up to 34.5KV (preferred) 480V Mandatory
- PLC experience (Rockwell Preferred)
- Logic Control Level experience with Allen Bradley PLC, HMI, Drives etc. including Software
- Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, properties of materials and principles
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work safe
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good math skills
- Have the ability and desire to work with others
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
