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Controls Technician - 2nd Shift
Hamptonville, North Carolina
Compensation: $32/Hr
Job Summary:
A “hands-on” Controls Technician will provide technical assistance and support to Operations, and Maintenance. Must have a thorough understanding of all processes utilized in automated control systems. Requires a strong background in troubleshooting and maintains industrial equipment at all levels. This technician has sufficient experience and training to also mentor others.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Become the equipment expert and the primary support for Manufacturing regarding equipment and process issues, including (but not limited to) equipment downtime and production of nonconforming product.
- Identify opportunities for technical improvement and become a mentor to the existing Technical Support Team members.
- Provide technical assistance with new equipment, process development, setup, debug and training, particularly as it relates to automation and electronic controls.
- Must adhere to and ensure that all safety procedures are maintained in accordance with industry standards (OSHA, NEC,ANSI, IEEE).
- Proficient in electrical systems up to 480 VAC.
Required Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities for Consideration as a Candidate:
- 2-year technical / electronics degree and 3 years of industrial controls and electronics experience.
- Strong technical experience with Allen Bradley based controls and software (RSLogix,RSView).
- Strong technical experience with VFD’s and Servo-based Motion control systems.
- Strong troubleshooting skills involving all facets of machinery (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic) with emphasis on PLC’s and Control systems.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with multi-tasking and the ability to prioritize with minimal direction.
- Ability to function within cross-functional teams (comprised of peers and subordinates), utilizing good communication skills and a “hands–on” approach within all projects.
- Must be able to read and understand English.
Preferred or Additional, Experience, Education, Skills and Abilities:
- Technical experience with Vision system integration, programming and maintenance.
- Technical knowledge of industrial networking including but not limited to Ethernet, RS 232 /485, and CANBUS protocols (i.e., DEVICENET, PROFIBUS, etc.).
- Understanding of various types of tooling and standards (metal stamping, thermal forming, steel rule dies, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Fanuc robot programming and maintenance of robotic work cells.
- Technical experience with High Tonnage presses (mechanical and hydraulic actuated) and related auxiliary equipment.
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