Controls Tech

Company:  Woodbridge / Olympic Products, LLC

Position: Controls Technician

Job Grade:

Business Unit: Flexible Foam

Hiring Manager: Robert Osborne and Richard Wells

·       Utilizes electrical and computer skills to program controls for production equipment; ensures that it is running in the most efficient manner possible.

·       Performs all work in a timely manner.

·       Performs preventive maintenance as assigned.

·       Fills out workorders completely and accurately when work is finished.

·       Maintains inventory control of parts in assigned area, using proper 5S techniques.

·       Generates purchase order requests for needed parts.

·       Responds to all electrical-related repairs as they arise.

·       Ability to bend & run conduit as required for jobs or projects.

·       Works projects as assigned, including around company holidays and idle plant times.

·       Utilizes electrical test equipment to troubleshoot electrical systems to determine corrective actions and repairs.

·       Troubleshoots any issues related to PLC, HMI, etc., and makes necessary repairs.

·       Works with vendors obtaining quotes based on needs and specifications.

·       Conducts equipment testing (FAT) to ensure that it meets specs initially and continues to meet job specifications.

·       Supports process design and continuous improvement in a variety of production processes.

·       Serves as technical resource to Operations, Reliability, Engineering, etc. on controls related issues including troubleshooting, analysis and recommending practical corrective actions for control-related problems.

·       Identifies opportunities and make recommendations to improve plant performance utilizing or improving current control systems.

·       10.5
Minimum Qualifications:

·       High School diploma or equivalent.

·       5 years of experience in maintenance within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

·       5 years of experience with electrical and mechanical PLC based applications in an industrial environment.

·       5 years of experience with tools, procedures and methods utilized in an electrical maintenance environment.

·       Basic skills in connecting to and troubleshooting PLC ladder logic

·       Proficiency in troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Siemens.

·       Trained in ARC Flash safety.
 

·       Preferred Qualifications:

·       Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment

·       Formal vocational training in plant maintenance activities with an emphasis on industrial applications or equivalent.

·       Basic computer literacy, including skills with Microsoft Office.

·       Able to work in difficult situations such as tight spaces, heat, and elevated places.

·       Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with demanding and odd hours.

·       Experience in selecting and installing process instrumentation

·       Formal training with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs, HMIs, Servo Drives

Physical Demands:

·       Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds

·       Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam