ARP Automation Controls Technician
About The Position
The Automation Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining instrumentation, control systems, and electronic communications in support of plant production, quality, GMP and safety goals. The ideal candidate would have a strong work ethic and background fixing electromechanical systems, providing production efficiency and performance metrics for entire production lines. Implement process / production monitoring and product quality controls, including network integration and SCADA interface, on new and existing production systems. They will provide technical guidance and assistance to the troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of control systems including hardware and software. Working as part of a team, the technician will provide technical knowledge and guidance for designated interface groups, and carry out installation, diagnostics, repair, and ensure the reliability of industrial control systems and equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and seven to ten years of relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Proven record with Industrial communication and PLC messaging.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret technical diagrams and procedures.
- Strong mathematical skills required.
- A high degree of organizational skills is required.
- Strong project and time management skills and demonstrated ability to complete projects promptly within budget.
- Strong troubleshooting skills required.
- Incumbent must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with plastic manufacturing technology is strongly preferred.
- Experience in a 24 / 7 high-volume manufacturing environment is highly desired.
- SCADA, PLCs, HMI, Drives, Network Switches/Routers, and Radio communication devices
- Strong knowledge in plastic equipment maintenance is strongly preferred.
- Experience in practicing advanced methods in the application of PLC, motion controls, and SCADA systems
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the support and maintenance of the Automation systems.
- Proven ability to modify and troubleshoot competently PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, etc. (Allen Bradley preferably).
- Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and components.
- Works directly with plant personnel in SCADA implementation and controls systems design.
- Develops and maintains documentation for system architecture and interfacing.
- Perform planning, scheduling, installation, monitoring, configuration, troubleshooting, repair, backup and upgrade for production environment.
- Support Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs and identify improvement opportunities.
- Assist with new equipment installations and system upgrades.
- Ensure safety compliance with policies like lockout/tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry
- Adheres to safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and electrical hazards
- Ensures all maintenance personnel are properly trained and aware of potential safety and/or health risks.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
- Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
- Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
