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Hines Precision Inc

Plant Electronics and Controls Technician

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What they do

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

$71,581 / year median in Kentucky

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Hines Precision Inc, a local manufacturer of high volume precision metal stampings and machined components, serving the global automotive, electronics, and consumer goods industries, seeks a highly motivated and experienced PLANT ELECTRONICS and
CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
(4+ Electronics Experience).
Key Responsibilities and Skills:
Perform planned and preventative maintenance on machine controls, sensors, and instrumentation. Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic circuits to the component level. Troubleshoot and be capable of improvements to PLC systems, and machine controls. Expert in the use of a variety of test equipment. Proficiency in reading and understanding drawings, sketches, and schematics. Understand and practice safely around power circuits up to and including 3-phase 480VAC. Ensure the completion of associated paperwork, records, logs, and reports; ability to document modifications to circuits, settings, and (in instance of PLC work) ladder logic.
Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Minimum 4-6 years of experience in electronics field, working with plant electronics, PLCs, machine controls, and electrical apparatus troubleshooting, and maintenance; is preferred. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Predictive/Preventative Maintenance, is preferred. Competence with Microsoft Word and Excel and use of project planning software is a plus. This position will be principally day shift, with the occasional on-call support; must be able to work overtime, as needed.
HPI Benefits:
Competitive Hourly Pay, Merit Increases Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick/Personal Time Clean, Climate Controlled Factory Major Medical/Dental Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Company-Funded Life Insurance Optional Short-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Company-match Program When responding, please include resume AND detailed description of specific PLC work, education, apprenticeship, and related experience (AB PLC experience preferred). www.hinesprecision.com
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Disability/Veteran Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Electronics:
4 years (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Owensboro, KY (Required)
Work Location:
In person