Electronic Controls Technician

Position Purpose The ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN is responsible for ensuring equipment is repaired in a safe, professional, prompt manner, minimizing downtime while maximizing the production of a quality product. The ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN is responsible for troubleshooting and repairs for all electrical/electronic equipment using work orders. Responsibilities Prioritize work requests in order of equipment criticality, as directed by supervision. Address other work orders and infrared survey items when time allows. Perform duties in keeping with set standards and specifications such as calibration of load cells and other instrumentation items. Responsible for tagging parts to be sent out for repairs as well as filling out the proper paperwork relating to repair work. Work closely with shift mechanics on problem resolution. Responsible for keeping work area clean and orderly. Responsible for safe work habits and ensuring that all equipment operates in a safe manner. Aid in training of new maintenance technicians. Act as a point of contact for outside vendors and contractors on services pertaining to electrical controls, software, PLCs/Drives, electronics upgrades, etc. Responsible for updating electrical schematics edits and/or additions and storing them in the company database. Responsible for all Network drives additions and troubleshooting, working with and being a liaison between IT and plant. Assist Plant engineers, Process engineers, and Process technicians on electrical/electronic projects and upgrades. Responsible for PLC and Drives upgrades and program edits/changes, as well as for MOCs and documentation for the changes. Assist engineering in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for control system failures and improvements. Other duties as they arise and are assigned by management, such as, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, civil, operational, administrative, etc. duties. Essential Skills and Education Two-year electronics degree and/or five years of industrial electronics experience. Must be available for after‑hours emergency breakdowns and assist maintenance, whether remote or onsite. #J-18808-Ljbffr