ELECTRICIAN 2CONTROLS TECH

SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Controls Technician position is responsible for supporting production by ensuring minimal downtime due to Controls related malfunction.
The Maintenance Controls Technician will work under the direction of Maintenance Electrician 2s as well as the Maintenance & Tooling Manager in administering planned and unplanned preventative maintenance, breakdown repair and upgrade measures on all Controls related equipment. This includes proper and in-depth documentation of all administered preventative maintenance and breakdown repair measures both planned and unplanned.
At times the Maintenance Controls Technician will also be expected to perform other Maintenance related functions including but not limited to piping, mechanical repairs, and maintenance of the buildings & grounds.
It will be the expectation of the Maintenance Controls Technician to develop his/her skills while accumulating the necessary trade related hours working under a Licensed Electrician to gain their State of CT E2 Unlimited Journeymans License within a reasonable and agreed amount of time.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Safely operate all Rowland manufacturing equipment while understanding/following all OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory policies and procedures.
Understand and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.
Be a self-starter who can work in a fast paced/everchanging environment both individually and alongside a team of trained Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Technicians.
Able to maintain Facility equipment by interpreting machine prints/schematics, both mechanical and electrical, as well as technical and machine manuals.
Able to utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to log and track planned and unplanned preventative maintenance work.
Able to look up and place order requests for spare parts.
Capable of setting-up, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electromechanically driven Extrusion Equipment.
Have a solid knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, fabricating, and shop tools (including Lathe and Bridgeport) to maintain and troubleshoot Facility related equipment both inside plant and along the grounds (including: Painting, Weeding, Snow Removal, Cleaning, Lighting, etc.)
Make various machinery related repairs including the replacement of damaged/worn/broken parts
Able to read/interpret various instruments such as micrometers, calipers, electrical testing meters/equipment, tape measures, combination squares etc.
Able to answer line calls on a production line as well as provide support during Extrusion teardowns and/or changeovers.
Able to make recommendations to the Maintenance & Tooling Manager & Plant Manager on jobs to be completed, improvements to enhance machinery performance and determination of scope and best practices required to complete said tasks.
Write, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs),
Troubleshoot, install and use field devices including valves, sensors and field instrumentation.
Troubleshoot, install and use both DC and AC motors, VFDs and Servo Controlled Systems.
Determine cause of electrical malfunction of equipment or systems and complete repairs or replacement of defective electronic components.
Test electrical circuits and components to locate shorts, faulty connections, and/or defective parts and replace or repair as needed.
Ability to create and modify electrical drawings using CAD based software.
Repair electronic equipment, such as computers and industrial controllers.
Maintain plant floor communication systems (Ethernet, DeviceNet, etc.).
Fully understand and adhere to the ARC Flash and Electrical Shock Prevention policy.
Support and follow the Lock Out / Tag Out program.
Knowledge of applicable NEC and NFPA codes.

Able to pass a comprehensive Powered Industrial Truck training and testing program in order to safely operate PITs in the facility.
Capable of examining and testing components and plant support systems to ensure that they are in compliance with all standards and regulations.
Capable of making electrical diagnostic evaluations as well as prescribing corrective actions without the assistance of others.
Support and participate in plant improvement projects, reliability initiatives, and other key plant level initiatives.
Have strong oral and written communication skills
NOTE: The above are the duties typical of the Maintenance Controls Technician position. Other duties may be assigned as needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
A High School Diploma is Required
A trade school diploma/certificate or an Associate degree in electronics or electrical technologies is Preferred.
Relevant trade experience can be considered in lieu of diploma/certificate/degree.
3-5+ Years of Industrial Controls Related Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Candidate must be willing to take courses to keep up with advance technologies.
APTITUDES & CHARACTERISTICS:
Must have a positive can do attitude and a sense of accountability; takes initiative
Must be a fast learner, driven and self-motivated; strive towards continuous improvement
Required to maintain a clean and presentable appearance.
Technicians are expected to be prepared to perform their job functions, and be at their workstation by the beginning of the shift.
Technicians are expected to have minimum unplanned absences, as defined by the "Employee Attendance Expectations".
Technicians must maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. This includes maintaining all tools and equipment.
It is expected that the Technician will work well with others and work cooperatively between shifts and departments in order to support all Company related needs.
WORKPLACE DETAIL:
EQUIPMENT USED:
Personal Protective Equipment
Welder/Welding Equipment
Electrical Tools/Meters
Hoists/Cranes/Chain falls
Forklifts/Pallet jacks/Boom lifts/Scissor lifts
Machine Tools
Power Tools
Powered Hand Tools
Small Hand Tools
WORK CONDITIONS:
(8) Hour Shift: Will receive (2) Fifteen-Minute breaks and (1) One Half Hour break. After hours and weekend work expected as plant needs arise. (NOTE: on-call work will also be required from time to time).
Environment Noise levels will be minimal to moderate and temperature will be controlled. Lighting is sufficient.