Automation Technician Position Available In Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Automation Technician 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars West Hazleton, PA 18202

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

The Automation Technician acts as a resource to plant teams to ensure they have the proper technical support needed to perform their day-to-day tasks. The individual selected for this role will be scheduled to work flexible 1st shift hours for a period of time for training purposes and then will be assigned to flexible 2nd shift hours. This person is also expected to provide weekend on-call coverage for the plant as part of a seven person shared rotation schedule. Troubleshoot, analyze and repair breakdowns or malfunctions of electrical equipment. Perform root cause analysis and implement self-initiated activities to improve process reliability. Provide direction to technicians as needed. Interpret electrical schematics. Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic components including:

• Solid State Devices (photo eyes, prox switches)
• Motors and Motor Controllers
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Switchgear
• 480 volt
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Servo Motion Controllers Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) via remote computer stations and make programming modifications. The individual should possess knowledge in the following software technologies and architecture:
• RS Logix 5000, 500, 5
• PanelBuilder 32, RS View Studio, Intouch graphics
• Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, VB script
• Trio Motion, EPAS Motion, Parker Automation

• Network Protocols:

  Control Net, Devicenet, DH+, Ethernet TCP/IP, Sercos

• Cognex Insight, Keyence Vision, Omron Vision Design control circuits, both hard-wired and PLC logic, and incorporate them to make improvements in the Processing and Packaging areas.

Calibrate electronic instrumentation including mass flowmeters, differential pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, digital/analog control valves and I-P controllers. Coordinate installation of projects utilizing outside contractors and assume responsibility for final inspection and acceptance of the project. Call equipment and/or parts vendors for support in troubleshooting problems and/or optimizing equipment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.50 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift Night shift Application Question(s): Position is direct hire and are you comfortable to work in 3rd shift?

Work Location:

In person