What are the responsibilities and job description for the I&E Technician (End Plant) position at Envases US Aluminum Division?
Brief Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum ends/lids for beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. Using state of the art end-making technology, this high-speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities.
The Instrumentation & Electronics (I&E) Technician is a specialized maintenance role responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of all plant instrumentation, electrical control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and advanced sensing/inspection equipment within the high-speed aluminum end manufacturing facility. This role is crucial for ensuring machine uptime, product quality, and data integrity by maintaining the reliability of critical control systems.
Essential Job Functions
CONTROL SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Environmental & Physical Factors
The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position(s). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing facility. Daily contact with other departmental personnel. Occasionally works in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, around chemicals and chemical fumes/emissions, dusty & clean environments. Frequently works with electrical and mechanical hazards. When working with surplus and scrap materials, will frequently be required to work outside and/or in an unaired conditioned warehouse. Continuous use of vision, hearing and speech. Frequent sitting, standing, walking and occasional bending. Will lift, carry, pull / push, and reach for supplies and on occasion lifting (up to 50 lbs.) while performing various aspects of the job. Will need to climb stairs, climb ladders, lift and move objects, requires manual dexterity and repetitive use of keyboard/computer devices/power tools/machining equipment; Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
Hours / Special Conditions
This position is 12 hour rotating shifts 4 days on and 4 days off; Rotating shifts requires working night shifts; Present to fulfill job duties & meet operational demands/support; Schedule may vary depending on plant operational needs thus flexibility is required which may include long days, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime; Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Envases Commerce, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum ends/lids for beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. Using state of the art end-making technology, this high-speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities.
The Instrumentation & Electronics (I&E) Technician is a specialized maintenance role responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of all plant instrumentation, electrical control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and advanced sensing/inspection equipment within the high-speed aluminum end manufacturing facility. This role is crucial for ensuring machine uptime, product quality, and data integrity by maintaining the reliability of critical control systems.
Essential Job Functions
CONTROL SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex faults within PLC hardware (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and software (Ladder Logic, Function Block). Utilize programming software (e.g., RSLogix 5000) to monitor I/O, modify logic, and upload/download programs safely.
- Diagnose and resolve issues within industrial control networks (e.g., EtherNet/IP, ControlNet). Ensure reliable communication between PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and plant data systems.
- Maintain and verify current backup copies of all critical PLC programs, HMI applications, and configuration files.
- Execute routine and preventative maintenance calibration procedures for key process instruments, including pressure, temperature, flow, level, and analytical transmitters (e.g., 4-20mA, HART protocol).
- Repair, replace, and install various field devices such as photo-eyes, proximity sensors, solenoids, limit switches, and control valves.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate specialized high-speed sensors used in the process, such as Compound Weight, Buckle Resistance, and Curing Oven controls.
- Expertly troubleshoot electrical circuits up to 480V. Identify and repair faults in motor control centers (MCCs), power distribution panels, and complex wiring harnesses.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Servo systems to optimize machine speed and positioning.
- Strict adherence to all electrical safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and NFPA 70E (Arc Flash) procedures.
- Maintain and troubleshoot high-speed camera and inspection systems (e.g., Pressco, Sencon) used for end-of-line quality checks (compound, cut edge, lacquer coverage).
- Assist Quality and Production teams with optimizing vision system recipes and thresholds to reduce false rejects while maintaining required quality standards.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Required
- Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience: 3–5 years of specialized experience maintaining instrumentation and electronic controls in a high-speed manufacturing or continuous process environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and ladder logic. Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC hardware.
- Tools: Demonstrated ability to use precision electrical test equipment and hand tools.
- 24/7 Operational Support: This role requires a commitment to a continuous shift rotation (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
- Emergency Response: Must be available for on-call emergencies regarding critical utility failures that threaten production continuity.
- Experience in High-Speed Manufacturing (Beverage, Food, or Pharma) is highly preferred.
- Prior experience in metal forming, packaging, or high-volume consumer goods (FMCG).
- Associate degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Electrical Technology.
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) or equivalent professional certification.
- Experience with Ignition SCADA or similar industrial software platforms.
- Prior experience in the aluminum packaging or beverage industry.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
- Experience using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers).
- Understanding manufacturing processes.
- Prefer data collection and analysis experience in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment.
- Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information.
- Experience of New Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to production.
- Ability to understand and interpret technical manuals, 2D drawings, P&IDs, fluid and electrical
- Proven understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly
- Innovative leader with the ability to identify opportunities and influence organizations to gain support and
- Ability to develop manufacturing documentation.
- Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and
- Development and qualification of tooling/equipment skills.
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to identify and execute improvement opportunities through both process improvements and
- Ability to take ownership and responsibility with little direction.
- Ability to be pragmatic in decision making; requires high integrity.
- Ability to effectively train people inside and outside their work group.
- Preference will be given to qualified local candidates.
- Intermediate level of knowledge in basic hardware and software using of a variety of different computer
- Workspace, Outlook/Gmail and web-site software required
- Has the ability to learn new software systems and data management systems quickly
- Proficient keyboarding and typing skills
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Environmental & Physical Factors
The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position(s). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing facility. Daily contact with other departmental personnel. Occasionally works in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, around chemicals and chemical fumes/emissions, dusty & clean environments. Frequently works with electrical and mechanical hazards. When working with surplus and scrap materials, will frequently be required to work outside and/or in an unaired conditioned warehouse. Continuous use of vision, hearing and speech. Frequent sitting, standing, walking and occasional bending. Will lift, carry, pull / push, and reach for supplies and on occasion lifting (up to 50 lbs.) while performing various aspects of the job. Will need to climb stairs, climb ladders, lift and move objects, requires manual dexterity and repetitive use of keyboard/computer devices/power tools/machining equipment; Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
Hours / Special Conditions
This position is 12 hour rotating shifts 4 days on and 4 days off; Rotating shifts requires working night shifts; Present to fulfill job duties & meet operational demands/support; Schedule may vary depending on plant operational needs thus flexibility is required which may include long days, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime; Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Envases Commerce, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
LI-ONSITE