Controls Technician III

Albany International Corp.•Salt Lake City, UT

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft. Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many commercial platforms such as Boeing’s 7-series family, the Airbus A380 aircraft as well as Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. For defense programs, AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer’s needs. As our Controls Technician provides technical support problem solving, documentation maintenance, modifications, and continuous improvement for power panels and automated controls systems. In this role you’ll be reporting to our Maintenance Manager and have the opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our automated equipment is maintained. You will work closely with our engineering and maintenance teams to maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade all aspects of all aspects of equipment to meet the high-quality standards and regulatory requirements of the aerospace industry.

Requirements

High School Diploma or recognized equivalent
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and blueprints.
Strong knowledge of electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Flexibility to work various shifts and overtime as needed.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to efficiently diagnose advanced mechanical and electrical problems quickly and efficiently.
5-7 years of hands-on troubleshooting of PLC and automated controls maintenance, Technical Understanding, Technical Zeal, Deals with Uncertainty, advanced Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility in work schedule as job requires, little or no Supervision required, Job Knowledge, Productivity and computer skills are necessary.
As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.
Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

Nice To Haves

AS Degree or Technical College
Experience with aerospace manufacturing or a similar precision industry is a plus.
Candidate must have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic

Responsibilities

This position will focus on the maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of custom automated equipment.
Maintain, troubleshoot and install automated equipment which enables the manufacturing of unique composite products.
Under the direction of the global engineering group, assist in modification and upgrades to equipment to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
Drive continuous improvements in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost.
Ability to identify, maintain and troubleshoot AB RS LOGIX 5000 's and components.
Ability to identify, maintain, and troubleshoot automation and mechanical components.
Ability to identify, maintain, and troubleshoot power transmission systems including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard components.
Hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
Reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret drawings both mechanical and electrical.
Ability to identify, maintain, and utilize SCADA systems and KPI’s.
Ability to train others with lesser skills.
Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others.
Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on all production systems and equipment to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted production processes.
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical control issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize production disruptions and safety hazards.
Lead and assist in the installation, modification, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.
Interpret and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to understand system layouts and wiring diagrams.
Detect failures/errors, analyze root causes and develop establish adequate solutions.
Ability to analyze performance logs (logs, online tools)
Controls Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Labview, Yaskawa, GE Proficy)
Familiarity with time based and relational database systems.
Ability to program and troubleshoot electrical control systems.
Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols, ensuring that automation systems are in compliance with industry and company safety standards.
Collaborate with engineering teams to plan and execute automation system upgrades, ensuring optimal performance and operational efficiency.
Maintain accurate records of all electrical work, including repairs, installations, and modifications, and update documentation as needed.
Respond promptly to production emergencies and breakdowns, providing effective solutions to minimize production downtime.
Special projects and miscellaneous duties, as needed or assigned.