Controls Technician

Vitro Architectural Glass , North America's largest manufacturer of architectural and automotive glass is currently hiring for a Computer Technician for the Maintenance Department at its Wichita Falls, Texas location. The Wichita Falls facility produces flat glass utilizing the float process for application in the automotive, trade, and mirror markets.

A Controls Technician works as a member of the Maintenance Department; responsible for performing project work in the field of electronics and computer, to maintain a high level of plant production. This will include both analog and digital systems, instrumentation and primarily, but not limited to, solid stated circuitry.

Skills and Requirements

• Communicates regularly with the Maintenance Manager on significant maintenance functions and assists in initiating plans for the improvement and expansion of production and plant facilities. The incumbent assists in coordinating and scheduling of engineering and maintenance activities.
• Works closely with other departments in determining electrical or process control needs for all plant facilities. This person plans, tests, and supervises installation of new and improved electrical systems or equipment. The incumbent also provides start up assistance and troubleshooting, as well as training until the equipment or system is fully operational.
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates and authorization requests for management evaluation and is in frequent contact with purchasing and storeroom to ensure the availability of critical parts and materials.
• Supports departmental and company goals with regard to achieving the highest levels of safety, quality, housekeeping and environmental standards.
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and sound technical judgment. Expertise required ranges from computer programming for process control to control systems.

Status

Full-time

Location(s)

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