Automations and Controls Technician

As a Automation and Controls Technician, you will support and maintain computer-controlled systems and robotic devices used within the manufacturing facility to reduce human intervention and to maximize efficiency. You will perform automated equipment maintenance and proactively troubleshoot and analyze system failures and drive solutions aimed at root causes.  While a specialist in computer-controlled and robotic devices, you will also be accountable to perform general equipment and facility repair and maintenance. Work is performed under general supervision and is subject to review by the supervisor or manager of the department.

This role is located in our Richmond, VA plant. 

• 1st Shift work hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm (M-F)

• Pay rate for this position starts at $35.65 per hour and increases based on experience.

   

Primary Responsibilities:

·       Work independently to inspect and maintain machinery and equipment in a manufacturing plant environment, including computer-controlled and robotic equipment.

·       Perform installation, rehabilitation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of equipment, ensuring that work is completed on time and that documentation such as system layouts, drawings, and schematics is maintained and up to date.

·       Support the implementation of new automation and software systems as required to ensure equipment is in safe working order and producing quality products.

·       Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert for equipment, obtaining equipment-specific maintenance certification as required; and provide technical direction regarding system design and alterations. 

·       Perform diagnostic activities, troubleshoot programming and system faults for plant's PLCs, HMIs, automated systems and sensors; replace defective components, execute calibration, and support programming updates.

·       Review and analyze operational data to identify and resolve performance issues.

·       Assist in the planning, development, and installation of facility upgrades and repairs.

·       Perform industrial maintenance activities as required, both as planned & scheduled preventative maintenance and as emergent/ad hoc production line support, troubleshooting, and repair.

·       May occasionally be asked to perform "on-call" responsibilities, and/or potential travel to other plants to support automation activities. 

·       Provide training and guidance to other Maintenance Technicians.

 Qualifications:

·       5 years’ experience as an industrial/facility maintenance technician

·       2 years’ experience performing industrial automation and controls maintenance

·       Experienced in maintenance planning

·       Ability to read electrical blueprints and schematics

·       Ability to work in a strong safety-focused environment

·       Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, more details available upon interview

·       Will be required to demonstrate mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance knowledge

Life at NVR

As the parent company of Ryan Homes, NVHomes, and Heartland Homes, NVR is a Top 5 US homebuilder that has been helping families build their happily ever after since 1948. All of our roles here at NVR, whether you are in the field or in the office, allow you to make a major impact in the lives of those who are looking to achieve home ownership. Our management team is tenured and talented (nearly 80% of them promoted from within), so you will have mentors who can share their knowledge, provide career guidance and encourage your success.

Benefits at NVR

In addition to our standard benefits, all employees have ownership in NVR through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan to actively participate in NVR’s financial returns. NVR also offers a New Home Purchase Discount when purchasing one of our homes. 

View more about our exceptional culture and benefits at  https://www.nvrcareers.com/

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Drug Testing and Background Check are required.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as NVR does not provide visa sponsorships.

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