Electronic Controls Technician I - 1st Shift

SIG SAUER Careers•Jacksonville, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™. The Sr. Electronic Controls Technician (E-Tech), Ammo focuses on equipment troubleshooting and maintaining automation equipment for high volume manufacturing such as loading modules, presses, wash systems, annealing systems, material conveyors, cameras, sensors, print and apply labeling systems, scales, HMI systems, and control cabinets.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 2-5 years of related technical experience.
Working knowledge of aspects of electronic control systems including but not limited to PLCs, HMIs, motor starts, variable frequency drives, DC drives, electrical schematics, wiring conventions, and standard electrical components.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and engineering drawings.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one, small group situations, or to employees of the organization.
Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and adapt quickly to change.
Ability to work with a high attention to detail.
Ability to work safely in a variety of situations, follow rules and established processes.
Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
With input from senior Technicians or Engineers, support and trouble-shoot PLCs, HMI’s, motors, servo and frequency drives, robotics, sensors, and electrical distribution systems.
Partner with Mechanics to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies.
Seek out and implement continuous improvement projects related to costs, quality, and efficiency.
Assist in identifying and establishing critical spare part inventory related to electronic needs for operations equipment.
Assist in establishing and maintaining preventive maintenance related to electronic and electrical systems.
Maintain positive working relationships with operations and site support resources.
Communicate technical issues to department leadership to escalate issues that impact operations, minimizing downtime impact.
Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
Regular on-site attendance and punctuality are a necessary function of this position.
May be required to work in other functional areas and/or facilities depending on business needs.
May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.