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Electrical Controls Technician

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A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.

$67,218 / year median in Indiana

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description:
Electrical Controls Technician (Direct Hire)
Position Summary:
Provides support to the daily operations of the Ligonier plant. Such support will involve the interaction with the production, maintenance and engineering personnel to assure that optimum performance levels are achieved throughout the plant. While maintaining production this individual may also be responsible for project work, such as building electrical panels, robotic programming, PLC, HMI, vision system and other integration work. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Starting Pay Range :
$36/hr.•$40/hr.
Schedule :
Monday•Friday, 5/6:00 AM•1/2:00 PM Flexible shifts
Responsibilities of Position:
Support and maintain production equipment Train maintenance and production personnel on equipment operations. Consult with plant quality and engineering staff on quality issues and potential corrective actions. Lead and direct contractors and maintenance personnel in the installation, maintenance and enhancement of facility and production equipment. Other duties as assigned. Support design reviews of controls, safety systems and automation
Skill Requirements:
Ability to program PLCs, HMI and data collection systems for automated equipment; plant standard is Allen Bradley, yet some variants exist. Ability to design, maintain and troubleshoot automated control systems and components; PLCs, variable speed drives, hydraulics/pneumatics, temperature, vision (Cognex, Keyence, Banner), etc. Ability to program robots, primarily Fanuc, Fanuc Collaborative robots and Kawasaki. Ability to read, develop, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, specifications, schematics and prints. Written and verbal communication skills for the training plant production and maintenance personnel in the proper operation and troubleshooting of production equipment. Ability to define problems, collect data, draw valid conclusions from data collection, and take the proper action for correction in a fast paced production environment.
Education and Experience Requirements:
AS/BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent job experience OR equivalent years of qualifying hands-on experience.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time. Ability to occasionally travel and provide support to other plants in the startup of new equipment.
Working Conditions:
Occasionally lifts and carries up to 10 pounds. Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending.