Controls System Technician (7pm-7am/ Night Shift)

PFNonwovens•Hazleton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Troubleshoot and maintain controls components and systems for production and associated utility equipment to ensure the highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation. This role involves working with operations, process engineering, and maintenance teams to modify control systems, including program modifications and wiring changes. The technician will also work with equipment suppliers, perform upgrades on obsolete control components, and diagnose chronic control system issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. The position requires the ability to use diagnostic tools such as laptop computers, electrical schematics, meters, and oscilloscopes. Additionally, the technician will share knowledge with team members, assist with training, and maintain a clean work area. Off-hour support is required on a recurring basis, and communication with the parts department for adequate spares is essential. The role may also involve operating production equipment with assistance and performing other duties as directed.

Requirements

High School Diploma with Associates Degree in electronics or equivalent experience.
1-3 years of industrial experience.
Personal Computer skills including specific controls programming software and basic e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
Fundamental knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
Solid knowledge of three phase, single phase and DC power.
Familiar with NEC, NFPA-70E and standard wiring practices.
Utilizes meters and oscilloscopes to identify electrical problems.
Advanced knowledge of all controller based hardware and software.
Standard knowledge of product specifications, quality requirements, production goals, efficiency and waste.
Understands the impact of downtime and waste on production efficiency.
Repairs must be thorough to prevent any further downtime.
Works well in a team environment.
All Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. PFNonwovens Hazleton, Pa. are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Observes all OSHA and company safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
Notifies Supervisor of potential electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action.
Works with Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance and others to modify control systems including program modifications and wiring changes as needed.
Works with equipment suppliers in support of modifications and installations of new equipment.
Performs upgrades of obsolete control components including PLCs, HMIs and Variable Frequency Drives.
Diagnoses chronic control system issues and identify the root cause and best corrective action.
Diagnoses problems using laptop computers interfaced to PLC’s, HMI’s and servo systems utilizing electrical schematics, meters, oscilloscopes, and any additional resources available.
Assists Operations, Maintenance, and Process Engineering to meet short and long term goals.
Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and assists with training of maintenance and new personnel.
Attends all training seminars provided by the company when applicable.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Provides off hour support on a recurring basis.
Communicates with the parts department to ensure adequate spares.
With assistance, can operate production equipment.
Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.