What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Controls Technician position at Maintenance Engineering Solutions?

Job Description

This position is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the controls and automation equipment which includes troubleshooting, performing program backups, and system upgrades. Direct involvement with cross-functional teams that include safety, quality, engineering, and production. This position will provide technical guidance to other members of the maintenance team and other technical members to develop higher controls capabilities across the network.

We are currently hiring for nights (6PM - 6AM) shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule. Starting rate is $42 per hour based on skill and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Execute tasks in a safe manner. Embrace and help to develop a people safety first culture.
Perform advanced troubleshooting functions by using the PLC and HMI code to diagnose issues that are causing

downtime.

Ownership of regular program backups and ensure that all program changes adhere to company safety and quality standards.

Ensure that all machines have up-to-date electrical prints and are stored in an organized manner.

Develop and train maintenance personnel on control systems and functions.

Continue to find ways to improve cycle times; reduce scrap and upgrade components for cost / performance improvement being sure to communicate these changes to the wider controls team and the Proactive Maintenance

central function.

Provide recommendations for equipment upgrades to avoid obsolescence issues.

Assist the corporate controls team in creating electrical and controls standards and implement them in each facility.

Continually improve knowledge base regarding advances in parts, equipment and processes to keep abreast of

changes and innovations in equipment selection.

Develop and execute PM's on controls equipment and control cabinets

Assist in the development of base line safe work performance expectations and work practices. Identify and correct

any unsafe condition and identify and unsafe action observed.

Participates in root cause analysis activities

Ability to make changes to existing PLC and HMI programs to improve the process.

Perform the above duties in a food safe manner adhering to all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Working experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, adjusting parameters, programming, etc. within :

o RSLogix 500

o RSlogix 5000

o Studio 5000

o Connected Components Workbench (CCW)

o FactoryTalk View Studio

o SLC 500

o MicroLogix

o CompactLogix

o ControlLogix

o Panelview

o Powerflex

Familiarity with high-speed manufacturing and packaging processes, operations and associated machinery.

Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical prints.

ABB & Fanuc Robot programming (and others)

Physical Demands

Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

Occasionally required to sit.

Occasionally lift and / or move more than 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

Must be able to enter, egress and traverse areas inside and outside of machinery, and must be able to climb ladders for purposes of inspection.

Work Environment

Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This job is performed in a shop environment : hazardous materials; greasy, slippery factory floors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions of this position.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.

Benefits After 30 Days

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate. Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90-days.

You Will Be Considered For Employment In Our Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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