Controls Technician/Electrician

Controls Technician/Electrician

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Under general direction, the Controls Technician/Electrician manages all control field devices that are part of the process control and instrumentation technology in the Plant. This position installs new programmable logic controllers (PLC) and programs for new machines or changes to existing ones. The Controls Technician/Electrician creates and updates PanelView applications for operating these programs, in order to make operations as efficient as possible. This position also communicates the status of all projects and initiatives to their leader.

Responsibilities include overseeing plant wide machinery focus reliability of instruments, and process variability reduction programs. Works with process engineers and supervisors in the areas to develop and apply the appropriate strategies. Plans, and assists technicians on short- and long-term maintenance activities across the plants with emphasis on reliability and reducing process variability. Prepares, edits and implements standard company and Plant best practices for process control instrumentation maintenance, reliability, and variability reduction. Participates in prioritization and scheduling of process control teamwork. Designs, update and maintain appropriate technical documentation. Innovates designs for certain components that will affect the functionality of machines as well as make them safer. Researches new technologies that can better the plants' efficiency. Attending project meetings to discuss machines and or upgrades. Keeps projects on track and coming up with solutions to problems that may arise. Works with other team members to complete tasks/projects in a timely manner. Communicates project or machine issues in a clear and effective manner, along with potential solutions to all necessary personnel. Communicates timelines and meets deadlines efficiently and safely for projects or downed machines. Uses various trending techniques within PLCs and documentation to better the efficiency and safety of machinery. Additional duties as assigned.

Required Education & Skillsets include Massachusetts journeyman electrical license, Technical associates degree (preferred) or equivalent work experience, 3-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, Strong interpersonal skills, PLCs, Drive's Programming and Troubleshooting Auto-Cad Ability to participate in cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Ability to manage change and conflict. Ability to effectively troubleshoot and problem solve. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to operate drills, grinders, and other maintenance shop tools. Ability to work within the CMMS to capture work conducted on machines, repairs, asset adds, capital improvements. Ability to travel, if necessary, between plants or to obtain parts. Valid drivers license with reliable transportation.

Physical Demands include standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; talking or hearing and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones: Medical, dental and vision insurance Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage Paid vacation and competitive personal time off 401(k) savings plan with company match Employee assistance programs available 24/7 to you and your family Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance The pay range for this role is $32.25 per hour - $42.50 per hour

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible. Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.