Automation Technician - Digital Service

Continental•Sumter, SC

About The Position

THE POSITION Play a vital and highly valued role in keeping our operations running to support the achievement of the plant’s business goals and objectives Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various equipment on all Production Areas, focused on, but not limited to, the Digital Service tasks. Provide the first Digital Service technical support for the plant during the shift. Expand technical knowledge through highly diversified job duties and interface with the Digital Service Engineers for the troubleshooting and debugging of Manufacturing Systems (CGMS, MCAT, MMS, CGRS, FFDACS, etc.) tech support, Siemens and Beckhoff PLCs and Drives troubleshooting, IPC Management, Cyber Security applications and other automation technologies around all manufacturing areas. Provide technical support on Digital Service applications, such as Octoplant (Versiondog), Acronis, Barracuda, Group Policy, Domain integration, LANDesk, etc. Provide technical digital service support for Maintenance, IT, Process, Projects, Quality, Utilities and Production. Support the development and application of automation projects for the whole plant and support the roll out of Digital Service applications and solutions. Support the development of innovative digital service solutions to ensure continuous process improvements, scrap reduction, increase equipment availability and improve performance. Install and maintain production equipment, including emergency/unscheduled repairs. Troubleshoot and repair control devices and motors (110 V AC – 690 V AC) and troubleshoot, program, and repair PLCs on the shop floor. Repair relay/limit switch logic devices and electronic control devices that utilize solid state components, transistors, diodes, and VDC, including printed circuit board assemblies. Must have strong electrical/electronic aptitude and an understanding of PLCs, IPCs, Drives and Computers. Must be able to use hand tools and precision measuring devices Must have accurate troubleshooting/problem solving skills and strong communication and computer skills. Follow all plant and environmental policies as well as plant and departmental safety policies. Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in EHS and motivate others. (EHS=Environmental Health Safety) Other duties as assigned

Requirements

AAS degree is Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance OR 5 or more years work experience in industrial maintenance
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Must have strong electrical/electronic aptitude and an understanding of PLCs, IPCs, Drives and Computers.
Must be able to use hand tools and precision measuring devices
Must have accurate troubleshooting/problem solving skills and strong communication and computer skills.
Follow all plant and environmental policies as well as plant and departmental safety policies.
Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in EHS and motivate others.
Willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts.

Nice To Haves

AAS Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance WITH 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various equipment on all Production Areas, focused on, but not limited to, the Digital Service tasks.
Provide the first Digital Service technical support for the plant during the shift.
Expand technical knowledge through highly diversified job duties and interface with the Digital Service Engineers for the troubleshooting and debugging of Manufacturing Systems (CGMS, MCAT, MMS, CGRS, FFDACS, etc.) tech support, Siemens and Beckhoff PLCs and Drives troubleshooting, IPC Management, Cyber Security applications and other automation technologies around all manufacturing areas.
Provide technical support on Digital Service applications, such as Octoplant (Versiondog), Acronis, Barracuda, Group Policy, Domain integration, LANDesk, etc.
Provide technical digital service support for Maintenance, IT, Process, Projects, Quality, Utilities and Production.
Support the development and application of automation projects for the whole plant and support the roll out of Digital Service applications and solutions.
Support the development of innovative digital service solutions to ensure continuous process improvements, scrap reduction, increase equipment availability and improve performance.
Install and maintain production equipment, including emergency/unscheduled repairs.
Troubleshoot and repair control devices and motors (110 V AC – 690 V AC) and troubleshoot, program, and repair PLCs on the shop floor.
Repair relay/limit switch logic devices and electronic control devices that utilize solid state components, transistors, diodes, and VDC, including printed circuit board assemblies.
Follow all plant and environmental policies as well as plant and departmental safety policies.
Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in EHS and motivate others.
Other duties as assigned