Automation Controls Technician - Pella, IA

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Advanced Manufacturing Automation will be a member of a highly technical engineering team focused on the development, implementation, and support of manufacturing equipment built internally or externally. This position will be expected to support both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting at all Pella locations.  This position will be expected to support and develop advanced technical team members at all Pella locations.  

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

Pass drug screen

Pass pre-work ability screen    

High school diploma or equivalency

Pass pre-employment tests

Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

ENVIRONMENT:

Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas

Season high temperatures and humidity

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures

Regular/dependable attendance required  

Flexibility of work hours including overtime

Able to work with and around moving equipment/machines

Excellent working knowledge of tools, mechanical drives/systems, electrical/hydraulic systems, and programmable controllers

Provide support for Continuous Improvement activities

Wire and program systems for equipment/machines

Support and implementation of controls for new and/or existing machines or processes using a variety of hardware components which include PLC’s, HMI’s, CNC’s, PC’s, Robotics, motion controllers, and standard industrial controls.

Flexibility to travel – 25% or Greater

Promotes safety through design and actions

Applies advanced computers skills such as AutoCAD, RSLogix, RSView, AlphaCAM & Microsoft Office.  

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to rotate to other positions as needed

Participate in Kaizen events and other activities as assigned

Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Manufacturing experience is preferred

Formal Technical training preferred

PLC programing experience is required

Job related experience is required

SKILLS: (skills are required prior to entry into the position)

Able to work with minimal supervision

Excellent written and oral communication

Read and interpret blueprints

Accuracy and attention to detail

Proficient mechanical and math aptitude

Decision making/problem solving skills

Time management  

Ability to work with internal and external customers

Presentation/training

Programming

REQUIRED CLASSES 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level and up to 70 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products

Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products

Generate up to 90 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products

Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products

Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks

Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products

Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products

Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products

Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift

Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day