Job Description: Automation Maintenance Technician
Department: Maintenance Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Maintenance Manager Revision Date: NA
Pay Rate: $34.00 - $38.00 an hour, depending on experience
Description: This position is for a technician experienced in the automation process. Duties include industrial electrical panel fabrication and build. Component layout of electrical enclosures. Electrical assemblies’ controls and wiring. Diagnose PLC programs and modifications to programs. Testing and troubleshooting electrical equipment. Retro fitting motors, drives and components. Works on multiple projects simultaneously.
Essential Job Functions: % of Time
- Design and build electrical enclosures 30%
- Automation process 45%
- Basic maintenance duties 25%
The below requirements indicate knowledge, skill and/or ability to satisfactorily perform essential duties.
Knowledge: - Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
- Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and statistics.
- Electrical – Understanding electrical principles and wiring of equipment AC and DC.
- Engineering and Technology – Knowledge of engineering science and technology. § PLC Programming is a must.
If you have experience in any of the PLC/HMI & other software’s listed below, you move to the front of the line for interviews: Rockwell Studio 5000, RS Logix 500, RS Linx, Automation Direct (Productivity Suite/Click/C-More HMI), Delta Program, Maple Systems – Easy Builder ProHMI, SolidWorks, Keyence LS-Navigator 2 and/or Zumbach Controls.
Skills: - Critical Thinking – Use logic to identify approaches to problems, solutions and drawing conclusions.
- Time Management – Managing your own time.
- Instructing – Must be able to teach others how to perform tasks.
- Repairing – Repairing machines as well as the facility.
- Equipment Maintenance – Performing PM maintenance and determining when and what is needed.
- Troubleshooting – Determining causes of errors and deciding a plan of action to correct the error.
Abilities: - Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas in written form.
- Oral Expression – The ability to communicate their thoughts and information so that others will understand.
- Visualization – The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved, rearranged, or modified.
- Technical Drawing – Ability to understand technical drawings as well as creating basic drawings in AutoCAD.
- Fabrication – Ability to design and fabricate basic equipment and components.
Physical Functions: - Ability to push 100 pounds (Equipment and Machinery); ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Ability to frequently lift up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as ability to work overhead for periods of time.
- Ability to climb ladder and step ladder.
- Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, laying horizontal, walking, etc..., as job may require.
- Ability to see details at a close range. Color Vision.
- Requires high manual dexterity and fine motor skills in both hands.
Work Conditions:
The environment is typical of many indoor manufacturing facilities. This is a “Safety First” facility P.P.E. gear is mandatory with no exceptions!!!The noise generated within the facility is moderate but sometimes using certain equipment may require hearing protection. Employees frequently work on or around moving and heated equipment sometimes with extreme temperatures.
Equipment Used:
Employees frequently use power tools, hand tools, pneumatic tools, lathes and grinders. Employees occasionally use oxy-acetylene torches, and electrical testing equipment.
Required Education and Experience:
Completion of High School Degree or equivalent. Five years working experience in manufacturing and facility maintenance. Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred. Additional experience may be substituted for associate degree depending on work history. Welding certifications are a plus but not necessary.
Additional Comments:
Those that excelled at this position in the past have had the following qualities, characteristics, or traits:- Highly motivated with a desire to excel at their work and willingness to learn.
- Patient, and not easily frustrated. Ability to work in teams and across departments to meet company needs.
- The ability to plan and multitask.
- Exceptional work ethic and dedication to their company, and able to follow the Company Core Values.
- Comes to work every day with a great attitude. Thinks like an owner.
Work Environment & Safety Notice
This role may require working near industrial equipment that can generate electromagnetic fields (EMF). Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) may affect certain implanted medical devices. We are committed to providing a safe workplace. If you believe you may need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of this job, please let us know during the application process or at any time.
As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified applicants and/or employees to perform essential job functions.
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Pelican Wire is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and/or employees will be provided equal opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, sex, color or national origin.
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
