Automation Technician

The Automation and Controls Technician is a multi-skilled individual with responsibility of maintaining and troubleshooting all process control and automation systems equipment in a proactive manner, troubleshoot and repair breakdowns on all major electrical and computer-based equipment. Supports all plant electrical & automation engineering functions. Assists with capital and process improvement project teams. Performs all preventive maintenance as scheduled and support system improvements. Performs all work in a manner that complies with all federal, state, local, SQF, company rules and regulations and with optimum regard for plant safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Essential Job Functions

*Programs Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Systems using Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and Structured Text programming methods.

*Performs calibration of sensitive instrumentation and electronic sensors.

*Troubleshoots PLC, and electrical systems with maintenance and other manufacturing employees.

*Works with maintenance and management personnel to update and improve existing PLC control and electrical systems.

*Troubleshoots PLCs, robots, other automated systems, their control panels, and associated hardware.

*Troubleshoots, programs, and modifies machine HMI systems.

*Troubleshoots and calibrates Delta (Pick-n-Place) Robot and various vision systems.

*Implements and maintains a systematic change control on PLC programs.

*Troubleshoots variable frequency drives, motors, and servo motors.

*Interprets electrical schematics and complex safety circuit networks.

*Establishes and conducts PM work orders for automated systems in alignment with factory"s maintenance planning and scheduling.

*Maintains factory electrical & automation documentation.

*Ensures accurate documentation of all electrical and automation platforms, equipment and unplanned machine stops.

*Collects and analyzes data to improve electrical and automation equipment to reduce unplanned down time.

*Implements automation improvements, which provides positive contribution to all key plant indicators in a manner that complies with all federal, state, local, SQF, company rules and regulations and with optimum regard for plant safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.

*Supports other maintenance troubleshooting and line maintenance as needed.

*Troubleshoots electrical circuits, including three phase 480 VAC, 120 VAC, and 24 VDC control and power systems.

*Performs basic troubleshooting of network switches, internet routing protocols and machine messaging protocols.

*Ensures documentation and backup of PLCs, network data, and any system, device, or instrument configuration changes.

*Supports electrical and automation training for other maintenance technicians and operators.

*Identifies and supports continuous improvement projects.

You should be proficient in:

• Industrial Robot Programming
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• Programming Machine Vision Systems

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)

Salary info:

$39 - $55.29 / hr