AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

Automation Technician

Are you looking for more? At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team. As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What We Need: The position is responsible for the functionality, operation, and maintenance of electrical automation and control technology in the manufacturing process throughout the entire company.

What You'll Do:

• Troubleshoots, installs or replaces programmable automation and controls equipment.
• Troubleshoots, installs or replaces variable frequency drives in stand-alone applications as well as integrating into existing systems.
• Solves process control related problems (control cycles, PID loops) in existing programs.
• Troubleshoots automation networks (Controls component as well as servers client network).
• Supports manufacturing process by providing technical support for manufacturing operations.
• Installs, replaces and calibrates field instrumentation including RTDs, thermocouples, flow meters, and pressure transducers, stand-alone PID controllers, web guiders, Thickness measurements
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

What You Have:

• Associate degree or its equivalency in electrical technology from accredited school or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job
• Demonstrated proficiency in process control automation.
• Five or more years' recent experience in repairing, maintaining and installing electrical equipment, systems, or applications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and publications.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, CAD, ladder logic software, HMI development software and other systems.
• In-depth knowledge electrical code, most effective technology, and proficient using all applicable tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and instructions such as blueprints, electrical schematics, ladder logic programming, troubleshooting and repair manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.

What You're Good At:

• Must be able to move oneself freely throughout a manufacturing facility.
• Good interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and to build effective working relationships with diverse work groups.
• Must be able to use standard electrical test equipment.
• Proficient in performing basic math calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, including fractions and decimals.

What Else?

This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and variable temperatures. Other working conditions may include working long hours and flexible shifts, including holidays. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.; bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required.