1st shift Hager Tech Auto and Controls (Salm)

Johnsonville•Town of New Denmark, WI

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation and Controls Technician will provide electrical and controls support for maintenance activities to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment. This will be done maintaining compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements.

Requirements

Experience with Allen Bradley RSLogix, RSNetworx, Devicenet, PLCs, power systems, AC frequency drives is mandatory.
Experience with Allen Bradley programming, including ladder logic, structured text, and scripted text programming is required.
Must have strong computer proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.
Must possess strong math skills, with the ability to calculate and understand fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
Must possess strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and with changing environmental conditions.
Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
Must have demonstrated electrical and mechanical knowledge and repair abilities, and be able to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Must have advanced industrial controls and troubleshooting experience.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelors degree in an engineering field is preferred; or a combination of an Associate's degree in a technology field, completion of a craft apprenticeship, with a minimum of 7 years industrial experience.
If non-degreed, an equivalent number of years of training and production maintenance experience are required.
Previous experience with E-Maintenance or similar web-based maintenance systems is preferred.
Previous experience or training with AutoCAD or Solid Works 3-D solid modeling software is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced technical support to the maintenance and operations team.
Program, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs and industrial control circuits.
Monitor software versions and perform upgrades as required.
Monitor electrical product life cycle on equipment and perform upgrades as required.
Maintain PLC and HMI program backups and versions for all equipment.
Assist with updating electrical prints and schematics for all equipment.
Support cost saving initiatives such as major maintenance projects, part or equipment standardization, and alternate vendor sourcing.
Provide technical training and skills development for Maintenance Technicians and other Maintenance personnel.
Provide technical support for new equipment evaluation, install, and integration into maintenance systems.
Promote and support a continuous improvement culture.
Follow established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required without fail.
Comply with all safety rules and regulations per established company policies.
Provide after-hours support as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.