Electronics Technician II - Automation & Controls

Job Category : Manufacturing Requisition Number : ELECT001294 Job Title : Automation and Controls Technician II FLSA : Non-Exempt Department : Maintenance Reports to : Maintenance Manager Location : KY Summary This position will provide automation and controls support for production. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Program PLC’s and design manufacturing control devices that utilize PLC’s, sensors, motors, servos, etc. and be able to troubleshoot ladder logic problems. Provide maintenance support for all production floor automation and controls equipment. Develop and upgrade electronic systems for monitoring packaging and production equipment. Program and maintain production floor automatic data collection systems. Assist Maintenance Department personnel in troubleshooting automation and controls problems with production equipment. Design and fabricate supplemental equipment for project related activities. Fabricates and wires control panels for conveying systems and packaging equipment. Perform automation and controls preventative maintenance. Prepare electrical drawings as required. Maintain and update Software and PLC files. Develop project schedules, including costs, review dates, and timelines. Perform other duties as assigned or needed. Ability to have a flexible schedule in order to ensure that production machines are maintained and automation and controls projects are performed in a timely manner. Qualifications Education and/or Experience: Associate’s degree in electronics; 2 years’ experience in the maintenance and programming of PLC's and electronic control devices in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a thorough working knowledge and experience in ladder logic and PLC interfacing in a manufacturing / production environment (or similar). The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Computer skills: Computer literate and completely versed in ladder logic programming; complete understanding of laptop computer; ability to learn programming skills required to communicate with packaging hardware. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bigelow Tea