Location: Brownwood, TX

BASIC FUNCTIONInstalls, debugs, troubleshoots,maintains, PM, repairs, and/or overhauls all plant equipment, facilities, andutilities. Solves problems and makesdecisions relative to these functions while working with little or no directsupervision. Follows all plantguidelines and policies in performing those functions. Assists all plant supervision and otherpersonnel to promote optimum manufacturing efficiency. Provide support toMaintenance Supervisor and Area Assistant on KARS Tier levels and otherreporting as needed. Technician will be responsible for leading multipleprojects, and required to assist in design, install, and develop BOM’s onvarious new and existing automation projects. Require working knowledge ofExcel, Word, Project, SAP and various other software.

Hours: 5am-5pm Alternating Shift ( Day Shift) 7 days a Week
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESPractices and follows all required safety regulations and familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
Installs and/or repairs electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic and robotic equipment, machines, or systems. All work must be adjusted, assembled, or aligned to equipment manufacturer or Kohler Co. specifications.
Able to do high level programming of PLC/Robot control
In-depth knowledge of automation controls and robotics; prefer Allen Bradley and Fanuc
Ability to troubleshoot and repair any PLC ladder logic issue including documentation
Provides technical assistance in troubleshooting complex maintenance problems.
Assists in developing and implementing ergonomic and process improvements in manufacturing to improve reliability and productivity.
Strong mechanical, analytical, and solution driven skills
Uses SAP Maintenance system to track Work Orders and order/track parts.
Guides, instructs, and trains equipment operators in the operation, adjustment, and PM inspection of equipment used in producing ware.
Read and interpret engineering blueprints.
Critical Thinking: once a problem is identified, Industrial Technician should be able to deal with it critically.
Participates in task team problem solving operations.
Practices and follows all required safety regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS SupervisoryRelationships:
Reports to Maintenance Team Leader
OrganizationRelationships:
Frequent contact with all levels of production and maintenance supervision to discuss systems and equipment malfunctions, scheduling of repairs and changes.
Frequent contact with Purchasing to procure production and maintenance supplies, obtains estimates for new or replacement equipment.
Periodic contact with Engineering in design and costing of new or changed system and equipment.
ExternalBusiness Relationships:
Frequent contact with suppliers of equipment and maintenance supplies.
Frequent contact with contractors and service representatives for system and equipment repair and replacement.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENTS
Mustmeet all the following:
High School graduate.
Five years practical experience in Industrial Automation.
Read, understand, and apply information from maintenance manual; blueprints; and electrical, hydraulics and pneumatics schematics.
Internal candidates will have zero safety accidents/incidents in previous 5 years.
Must have experience scheduling work and leading team.