Controls Process Tech - 1st shift

Carlex Glass America, LLC•Ligonier, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Carlex is seeking a Controls Process Tech for the 1st shift. This role offers growth and opportunity within the company. The position involves understanding and following work instructions and control plans, maintaining an organized and clean work environment, and contributing to the plant's safety initiatives. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and programming PLCs, understanding motors and drives, basic robotics programming and troubleshooting, and working with PCs and HMIs. The role also involves assisting Automation/Process Engineers with development, installation, and programming of line upgrades and installations. The ideal candidate will understand required PPE, lockouts, and e-stops, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent organizational and communication skills. Demonstrating excellent attendance, attitude, and decision-making skills, along with being a self-starter capable of working independently or as part of a team, are essential.

Requirements

AAS Degree with an Automation emphasis preferred
Must be willing to enroll and complete established on-site or off-site training when offered
Ability to Work All Shifts
Valid driver’s license required for business travel
Regular and predictable attendance required

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of experience in controls, electrical, or maintenance

Responsibilities

Understand and follow work instructions and control plans
Maintain an organized clean work environment and positively impact on the plant’s safety initiatives
PLC Ladder Logic Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Programming, Analog Inputs & Outputs, Scan Time Functional Block Diagrams, Ethernet
Motors & Drives- basic understanding of AC & DC Motors & Drives
Robotics- Basic Programming, Teach Paths, I/O & Interfacing, Troubleshooting
PC’s- Operating Systems, Hardware, Drivers & Networking
HMI’s- Understanding of Basic Concepts, Troubleshooting, Interfacing
Assist Automation/Process Engineers with development, installation and programming of line upgrades and line installations
Understands required PPE, location and purpose of all lockouts and e-stops
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to set priorities and goals
Demonstrate excellent attendance, attitude, and decision-making skills
Self-starter with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Cooperate within teams to carry out tasks and responsibilities
Overtime may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays
Basic skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis
Live by example the Carlex Values – Safety, Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach, Customer Focused, and strong Integrity and Ethics
Additional responsibility is to be able to teach these values to others and encourage them to join the team