Automation Control Tech (Weekend Nights)

Job DetailsJob Location: Highland Tape - Hickory, NC 28602Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: NightSUMMARY OF POSITION The Automation Control Technician is responsible for set-up, installation, troubleshooting, testing and repair of complex electrical and electronic equipment including automatic machines and process controls, motor control centers and related controls, computer control systems, some with human/machine interfaces, as well as basic plant electrical equipment; participates in preventative maintenance activities related to all plant and production electrical and electronic components and systems as well as maintaining the plant’s calibration system to ISO standards   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reviews and accurately reports personal activities on a daily or more frequent basis Assists the Engineering Manager and/or Maintenance Manager in determining proper installation and/or repair procedures for electrical and/or electronic equipment Notifies the Engineering Manager if additional hand, power or electronic diagnostic tools are required Participates in establishing and maintaining an effective preventative maintenance program Completes small electrical and/or electronic projects as assigned by the Engineering Manager Administers the plant’s calibration system in compliance to ISO standards Provides technical assistance to operations on proper operation of control systems on new/modified equipment installations. Assists the Engineering Manager in establishing and maintaining adequate inventories of critical components Assists the Engineering Department in planning existing equipment upgrades and new equipment specifications Assists the Maintenance and Engineering Departments in archiving accurate equipment blueprints and operational documents. Assists the Maintenance and Engineering Departments in archiving accurate equipment operating, testing and development software. Assures safe work practices and company/plant policies are adhered to Maintains high standard of cleanliness and organization at job sites and automation lab Other responsibilities as directed by the Maintenance Manager QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Familiar with company philosophy, procedures, and practices Strong familiarity with manufacturing environment and equipment Possesses good verbal and written skills Capable of performing low-to-high voltage electrical work, balancing loads, laying out and wiring complex circuits with large quantity of connections, troubleshooting and correcting faulty logic and control circuits as well as carrying out electrical installations, repairs, and tests on all plant and production equipment Proficient in the use of basic hand tools, volt/ohm/amp meters, oscilloscopes and other electrical diagnostic equipment. Possesses and demonstrates excellent electrical/electronic aptitude and skills Willing to participate in Shurtape’s Pay for Skill program Possesses strong work ethic, motivated, highly initiative, and able to function efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision     JOB REQUIREMENTS 2-year Associates degree in electronics or equivalent military training in electronics 2 – 5 years’ experience working with PLCs, AC/DC drives, HMI Software in a manufacturing environment   PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Constantly (2/3 to Full Day) Walking Standing Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of day) Talking (telephone/radio and/or other employees) Lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending Occasionally (1/3 of day) Sitting Typing, writing     Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.