Job Details:
Automation Controls Technician
Duties will include, but is not limited to: repair, P.M. controls, Calibrations electrical and troubleshooting. Working with engineering ,maintenance and approved vendors to install a wide variety of complex electronic equipment including but not limited to Automatic ,machine and process controls, like AB PLC , HMI Platforms, Robots, Camera systems, network communication system etc.
Duties:
- Perform hands on complex repairs/adjustments.
- Provides hands on technical support to manufacturing, which includes troubleshooting and repairing equipment with older controls and installation of new controls.
- Ensure that the machines programs are backed up and stored in the data base.
- Provides support for engineering on special projects, equipment failures, and upgrading machines as needed.
- Maintains equipment used to perform job duties in good working order and is responsible for materials used in repair of equipment and special projects.
- Troubleshoots equipment and makes repairs as necessary. May replace gears, cams, chain drives, etc. Performs any other non-complex or complex mechanical problems as directed.
- Using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices, ensures products meet specifications following equipment maintenance.
- Performs electrical repairs such as replacing switches, fuses, relays, motors and working with voltages from 24 VDC up to 600 VAC
- Responsible for keeping latest software version to support PLC for factory floor and ensure we have the latest rev on software for equipment
- Minimum Requirements:
- Experience working with technical equipment relating to electrical and electronic controls and the ability to understand, modify programs for programmable controllers.
- Analytic skills and ability to troubleshoot PLC and repair on automation equipment & electrical mechanical equipment.
- Must be able to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams and mechanical component drawings.
- Must provide basic complement of tools necessary to repair machinery.
- Must be able to use and properly read the following test equipment: calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, volt-ohm meters, amp meters, and pressure gauges.
- Must be familiar with, and able to safely work with: electrical voltages from 24 VDC up to 600 VAC, air pressure up to 150 PSI, hydraulic pressure up to 2000 PSI.
- Must be able to see and differentiate colors and be able to pass a color blindness test.
- Must be able to pass full face respirator certification and wear respirator as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical effort necessary to lift up to 40 pounds for up to 10% of work time.
- Able to stand and walk up to 90% of work time.
- Must be capable of a moderate degree of visual acuteness when working with precision equipment requiring close tolerances.
Education/Experience:
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in an Industrial Controls Technician role, with progressive levels of responsibility.
- Associate Degree in Electronics or 5 years in workforce equivalent desired.
- Must have hands on experience in programming and troubleshooting PLC’s.
- Training of the following:ROBOT operation & Allen Bradley classes in the following Programming in 500 & controls and RS Logic
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
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chuck@libertyjobs.com
automation technician, maintenance mechanic, packaging mechanic, controls engineer, controls technician