Process Controls Technician-Maintenance Craftsman

Job Description

Process Control Technicians are responsible for monitoring and improving manufacturing and engineering processes. 

Under the direction of the Process Control Lead and Maintenance Manager, this position works independently or in conjunction with engineers, VSLs, GPLs, TPLs, production, and maintenance personnel. They are responsible for the design, deployment and maintenance of a broad range of electrical systems and equipment
 

Responsibilities:

This position includes but is not limited to the following duties and responsibilities:

•    Focuses on system automation and must be well-versed in PLC and HMI programming and integrating these into existing and new systems. Knowledge of communication and network layers is also preferred. 
•    Assist in developing project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
•    Confer with engineers, vendors, contractors, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
•    Coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and facility requirements.
•    Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for the facility.
•    Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
•    Assist with Maintenance Electro-Mechanical Technicians to troubleshoot equipment. 
•    Participate in continuous improvement culture
•    Document activities in SAP.
•    Train Maintenance and production personnel as needed.
 

Physical Requirements:

•    Frequent bending and lifting of items up to 40 pounds as needed.
•    Work with and around various solvents, inks, corn starch and cleaning chemicals.
•    Able to frequently ascend/descend a ladders/stair as required to repair equipment
•    Sit, stand, stoop, squat, bend, climb and reach overhead as needed
•    Stand on concrete floors for 12-hour shifts
•    Push/pull objects as needed
•    Must be able to follow all safety processes and procedures
 

Requirements:

•    Positive work history with an ability to manage multiple tasks
•    Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills
•    Must be flexible, innovative and comfortable in setting own priorities
•    Must provide own tools
•    Experience with designing, implementing, programming and troubleshooting control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, HMIs and industrial networks such as Ethernet IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, and configure motor control systems, servo drives, variable frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
•    Experience with Allen Bradley software programming suites, this includes but is not limited to RS Logix, 5000, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio a must and/or other similar industrial controls software products
•    Experience with 3D/2D CAD (Solidworks/AutoCAD) for interpreting, modifying, and developing mechanical and electrical drawings. Prefer Draftsight experience.
•    Experience with communication protocols such as OPC DA, OPC UA, etc. and software platforms for industrial data capture, process data historians and visualization applications.
•    Prefer at least 3 years experience.
 

Work Schedule:

8 hours/day; Mon-Fri; The factory is a continuous operation 24 x 7. Work primarily day shift, averaging 5 days per week. May work varying shifts depending on project. Emergency call-ins, and overtime will be required at times as well

Wages:

$25.00 up; based on experience

Reports to:

Maintenance Manager through the PCT Lead. Works closely with the Maintenance GML, TPLs, Maintenance Planner, Engineering, Production Management, & Production Teams.