Electrical (IACS) Technician - 2nd Shift

NTN Bearing Corporation • Elgin, IL

83d • $30

About The Position

WELCOME TO AMERICAN NTN BEARING MANUFACTURING. We are a highly automated Tier 1 supplier of wheel-bearing hubs for the automotive industry located in Elgin, IL. We are part of NTN, the world's third largest bearing manufacturer, we have over 75 plants worldwide and over 100 years of premium quality to our name. Job Title: Electrical (IACS) Technician for 2nd Shift. Summary: Assist in the safe production of quality products by troubleshooting and repairing PLC based electrical control systems for our CNC turning, drilling and grinding machines. Monitor, modify, and write PLC programs and plan the layout and wire electrical control panel and installation on industrial machinery.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience and High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Working knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics.
• Ability to read and design electrical schematic drawings.
• Understand AC to DC power supply.
• Knowledge of PLC input/output module and function. Ability to read and understand Ladder Logic program.
• Basic knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
• Basic knowledge of Servo Control functions.
• Knowledge of electronic motors, including 3-phase, single phase, AC motors, and DC motors.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret multiple instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of Electronic Device Application Software is required.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support company quality objectives.
• Trouble-shoot automated production machinery, identify root cause for trouble and repair as necessary.
• Diagnose and replace faulty electrical and electronic components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, positions, sensing devices, printed circuit boards and PLC’s.
• Safely connect power to machines and equipment, and control wires between machines and monitor equipment.
• Replace damaged sensors.
• Plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Test motor insulation.
• Maintain interior and exterior lighting systems.

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Separate company contribution to your 401(k) retirement account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees