Tech, Mfg Programming Adv - 3

Pella Corporation•Shenandoah, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Engineering & Programming Technician works independently throughout the manufacturing plant to analyze, modify, and build control systems to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity of equipment and facility systems. Additionally, this individual may be called upon to assist in troubleshooting machine issues, to implement safety, quality, and productivity projects, and to introduce new products and processes. This individual will be responsible for identifying and implementing opportunities that are machine and process related that can be improved through the use of technology. They will need to coach and mentor others within the manufacturing plant in their areas of expertise. This position works with other technicians, tool room personnel, planners/schedulers, engineers, department managers, and operators during the analysis, build, and implementation phases of various projects. This individual will also work with the MES systems group to ensure that Pella control systems standards are applied and maintained. PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS: · Pass drug screen · Pass pre-work vision screen · Pass pre-employment tests · Pass pre-work ability screen ENVIRONMENT: · Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas · Seasonal high temperatures and humidity · Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: § Flexibility of work hours including mandatory OT when business needs requires. § Ability to safely work with and around moving equipment § Ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner with team members. § Regular / dependable attendance consistent with attendance guidelines is required. § Must comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures. § Must maintain good housekeeping. § Design and implement controls for new and existing machines or processes using a variety of hardware components which include PLC’s, HMI’s, CNC’s, PC’s, motion controllers and standard industrial controls. § Ability to assist with the building of machines, tools, fixtures, jigs, and templates, as well as the project management of all of these. § Extensive knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and computers are required. § Must independently write, analyze, and modify PLC programs. § Ability to assist in maintaining all models and series of PLCs currently in use. § Maintain backup copies of PLC programs used in production and facility related equipment. § Develops electrical estimates for time, cost, and quality for projects. § Must have ability to work with data downloads. § Ability to establish and maintain machine settings for data downloads and collaborate with IT to set up or modify settings for data downloads. § Ability to troubleshoot and assist maintenance efforts when needed. § Ability to perform PM inspections on equipment. § Ability to obtain the appropriate PIV license. § Ability to work on ladders and vertical lifts when required. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: § Other duties may be assigned. § Manage project related to improving equipment and facility using technology § Provide training to others on areas of expertise

Requirements

Pass drug screen
Pass pre-work vision screen
Pass pre-employment tests
Pass pre-work ability screen
Decision making / problem solving in a manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to suggest process improvements and resolve problems.
Must be self motivated, technically minded, and have good hands-on-ability.
Excellent communication skills and the cognitive ability to learn the safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Ability to provide training to improve and maintain the programming knowledge of technical employees.
Organizational skills and time management skills to manage projects.
Knowledge of computer software such as AutoCAD, CMMS, and Microsoft Office required.
Ability to diagnosis and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
Ability to work with sawdust system, compressed air, oxidizers, steam boiler, and electrical distribution systems.
Flexibility to travel.
Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level and up to 70 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products
Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products
Generate up to 90 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks
Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products
Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products
Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products
Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift
Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day

Nice To Haves

Recommended that this individual has completed or is enrolled and seeking a 2 or 4 year degree in a related field of expertise.
Manufacturing-related experience is preferred.
Job specific experience is preferred.
Maintenance progression completion preferred.
Industrial Math
Measurement Technology
Algebra/Trigonometry
Product Terminology
Basic Electricity
Motor Control I & II
Class B Electrician
Beginning Programmable Controllers
Pneumatics/Hydraulics
Advanced PLC
Maintenance Blueprint Reading
AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Flexibility of work hours including mandatory OT when business needs requires.
Ability to safely work with and around moving equipment
Ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner with team members.
Regular / dependable attendance consistent with attendance guidelines is required.
Must comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.
Must maintain good housekeeping.
Design and implement controls for new and existing machines or processes using a variety of hardware components which include PLC’s, HMI’s, CNC’s, PC’s, motion controllers and standard industrial controls.
Ability to assist with the building of machines, tools, fixtures, jigs, and templates, as well as the project management of all of these.
Extensive knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and computers are required.
Must independently write, analyze, and modify PLC programs.
Ability to assist in maintaining all models and series of PLCs currently in use.
Maintain backup copies of PLC programs used in production and facility related equipment.
Develops electrical estimates for time, cost, and quality for projects.
Must have ability to work with data downloads.
Ability to establish and maintain machine settings for data downloads and collaborate with IT to set up or modify settings for data downloads.
Ability to troubleshoot and assist maintenance efforts when needed.
Ability to perform PM inspections on equipment.
Ability to obtain the appropriate PIV license.
Ability to work on ladders and vertical lifts when required.
Other duties may be assigned.
Manage project related to improving equipment and facility using technology
Provide training to others on areas of expertise