GE Appliances-posted 9 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Decatur, AL
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make 'good things, for life.' As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. As an Automation Systems Technician, you will focus on maintaining and troubleshooting automation systems that utilize PLCs, robots, servos, vision systems, scanners, DC torque tools, and other associated automation systems. Your focus will be on maintaining a high level of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through equipment availability, performance, and quality. This role is located in Decatur, Alabama and has opportunities across all three shifts.

  • Understand, troubleshoot and make corrections to automation systems and Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) in an assigned production area.
  • Serve as primary resource for troubleshooting and performing repairs on equipment, machines and their controls.
  • Monitor and perform work to improve OEE in assigned area.
  • Coordinate and work with Engineering to identify when equipment upgrades are required.
  • Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities in the assigned area.
  • Help and work with Maintenance Team and Process Improvement Engineers to ensure all appropriate Preventative Maintenance Plans for Automation Systems are being followed.
  • Follow all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
  • Use appropriate PPE as the work dictates.
  • Utilize proper equipment Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and notify operations leaders of any LOTO deficiencies.
  • High School diploma and five years' demonstrated experience troubleshooting and working with automation and/or electrical systems.
  • Ability to understand and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Solid verbal/written communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced computer skills - high proficiency in Microsoft office products with the ability to grasp new systems quickly.
  • Solid understanding how PLCs, Robots, and other automation equipment work and the ability to set up, program, and maintain this equipment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to analyze automation equipment issues to implement solutions.
  • Eligible to work overtime based on business needs.
  • Ability to collaborate with hourly and salary personnel to meet the needs of operators and the shop.
  • High initiative, self-starter, proactive, dedicated, results oriented.
  • Associate or higher degree in Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronics Technology, Robotics, or related field with experience in automation systems or equivalent experience.
  • Three years' experience in an automation systems type role in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Hands on and relevant experience with PLCs, distributed I/O, servo controls, and robots. Preferably GE/Emerson PLCs and Fanuc Robots.
  • Experience in Control, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Mechanical, and Electrical systems.
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