Electrical (IACS) Tech- 2nd or 3rd shift

NTN Bearing Corporation•Elgin, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in the safe production of quality products by troubleshooting and repairing PLC based electrical control systems for 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.