Automation/Controls Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: ConMet - Canton, NC location is looking for an experienced Electronics Technician to perform calibration, troubleshooting, monitoring, analysis, maintenance and repair of a variety of electric and electronic control equipment to achieve better system effectiveness and efficiency.

What You Will Do:

• Troubleshoot, analyze, and repair breakdowns or malfunctions of electrical equipment
• Perform root cause problem identification and implement self-initiated activities to improve process reliability and cycle times
• Interpret electrical schematics
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic components, including solid sensors (photo eyes, prox. switches), variable frequency drives, PLCs, motors and motor controllers, servo motion controllers
• Program and troubleshoot Fanuc robots; perform minor touchups on robotic programs
• Call equipment and/or parts vendors for support in troubleshooting problems and/or optimizing equipment

What You Need to Be Successful:

• High school diploma plus 2 years college and/or trade school
• Minimum 4 years of related job experience, with emphasis on equipment maintenance and repair
• Work requires a working knowledge of control system normally acquired through six (6) years of experience in the installation, inspection, testing and repair of pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems, or an equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education

About ConMet:

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, structural castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers. Today, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.
ConMet is committed to creating products and services that align with critical customer needs. The development of more efficient products, processes, and technology that transform the way customers run and maintain their vehicles is central to ConMet’s vision.

Diversity & Inclusion Pledge:

At ConMet, differences are not ignored, but celebrated. Our goal is to encourage a deeper knowing of our people, pulling out knowledge and experiences to ignite creativity. We are committed to achieving workplace equity by intentionally creating a work environment where all people are respected, accepted and have a sense of belonging.
Because people are what drive our success, ConMet’s Diversity and Inclusion program empowers all employees to embrace their individuality and share their abilities to further our innovations, thus improving the lives of our employees and customers, and strengthening our position as a leader in our market.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection
• Paid Vacation accrual and Holidays
• Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company 401k program match
• Wellness reimbursement

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.