Controls Technician

Axion Recruitment•Monroe, OH

14h•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

We are working with a leading Automotive Components Manufacturer who is currently seeking a Controls Technician to join their team on 3rd shift. These are full-time, permanent positions offering excellent long-term career potential, competitive salary, and a full benefits package. Key Responsibilities include: Determine optimum process control conditions for new and existing products. Initiate process improvements to maximize safety, encourage manufacturing output and reduce costs. Investigate electrical and controls problems and formulate solutions. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (work instructions) for processes and equipment. Contribute to the development and implementation of interdepartmental programs. Assist in the implementation of process improvement and cost reduction programs focus on control aspects of equipment and processes. Coordinate activities of contractors and vendors. Visit customers, suppliers and vendors as needed for quality defect analysis and solution implementation. Perform capacity studies on all plant processes. Research best equipment for application along with costs. Perform programming changes to PLC and control networks as required. Understand all aspects of TPS and use this knowledge to train other team members. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years related experience and/or training in technical and engineering problem solving.
Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems as well as Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting and programming.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and PLC drawings.
Experience in reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedures, and equipment manuals.
Experience in writing routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to present information to other groups and Team Members.
Knowledge of Office applications such as Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
May be required to have/obtain licenses to operate powered industrial trucks, boom lifts, scissor lifts, or other types of equipment used to facilitate equipment repairs and accessibility.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the USA.

Responsibilities

Determine optimum process control conditions for new and existing products.
Initiate process improvements to maximize safety, encourage manufacturing output and reduce costs.
Investigate electrical and controls problems and formulate solutions.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (work instructions) for processes and equipment.
Contribute to the development and implementation of interdepartmental programs.
Assist in the implementation of process improvement and cost reduction programs focus on control aspects of equipment and processes.
Coordinate activities of contractors and vendors.
Visit customers, suppliers and vendors as needed for quality defect analysis and solution implementation.
Perform capacity studies on all plant processes.
Research best equipment for application along with costs.
Perform programming changes to PLC and control networks as required.
Understand all aspects of TPS and use this knowledge to train other team members.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Other duties may be assigned.