ELECTRICAL/AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

Sofidel•Elwood, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical/Automation Technician is responsible for performing installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of various electrical and automation components within a manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical systems, control wiring, PLC programming, and safety procedures. The technician will also be involved in preventive maintenance, training operators, and ensuring a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 2 years demonstrated electrical experience and/or 2 years mechanical experience, and 2 years of related education (Associate’s Degree).
Demonstrated experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), pneumatics, or hydraulic systems required
Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Experienced in working with computerized maintenance system preferred
Experience with troubleshooting and performing maintenance on packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred
Internal candidates must have completed a minimum of Level 5 Qualification
Thorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confine spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.) preferred
PLC programming preferred
Ability to work on a variety of machines (Perini rewinders, UNO wrappers, Infinity wrappers, folded machines, etc.) preferred
Experience with electrical encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers preferred
Proficient with electrical schematics and able to modify and update drawings as needed preferred

Responsibilities

Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC modules and all associated control wiring
Provide troubleshooting expertise of analog and digital controls with 480V, 3 phase power distribution systems, motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and soft starts
Maintain and troubleshoot position feedback devices encoders, load cells, etc.
Programming and troubleshooting of DCS, PLC and HMI interfaces.
Perform configuration and logic modifications to DCS and PLC control systems. Modifications will include programming in ladder and statement logic.
Troubleshoot and diagnose configuration and implementation of integrated and stand-alone graphic human machine interfaces.
Troubleshoot and diagnose specification of communication protocols, including Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues utilizing electrical schematics
Diagnose and perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment.
Train Operators in performing minor maintenance tasks
Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE, etc.)
Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause
Ensure work environment is clean and free from debris