Automation Controls Technician - Pella, IA

Pella Windows & Doors•Pella, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Manufacturing Automation will be a member of a highly technical engineering team focused on the development, implementation, and support of manufacturing equipment built internally or externally. This position will be expected to support both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting at all Pella locations. This position will be expected to support and develop advanced technical team members at all Pella locations.

Requirements

Pass drug screen
Pass pre-work ability screen
High school diploma or equivalency
Pass pre-employment tests
Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner
PLC programing experience is required
Job related experience is required
Able to work with minimal supervision
Excellent written and oral communication
Read and interpret blueprints
Accuracy and attention to detail
Proficient mechanical and math aptitude
Decision making/problem solving skills
Time management
Ability to work with internal and external customers
Presentation/training
Programming

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience is preferred
Formal Technical training preferred

Responsibilities

Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
Regular/dependable attendance required
Flexibility of work hours including overtime
Able to work with and around moving equipment/machines
Excellent working knowledge of tools, mechanical drives/systems, electrical/hydraulic systems, and programmable controllers
Provide support for Continuous Improvement activities
Wire and program systems for equipment/machines
Support and implementation of controls for new and/or existing machines or processes using a variety of hardware components which include PLC’s, HMI’s, CNC’s, PC’s, Robotics, motion controllers, and standard industrial controls.
Flexibility to travel – 25% or Greater
Promotes safety through design and actions
Applies advanced computers skills such as AutoCAD, RSLogix, RSView, AlphaCAM & Microsoft Office.
Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
Participate in Kaizen events and other activities as assigned
Other duties may be assigned