Electrical Controls Technician II

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing electrical support including but not limited to, programming of PLC’s from multiple manufacturers (AB, Bosch-Rexroth, Omron), electrical and program troubleshooting, and ongoing project support for manufacturing daily operations and improvements associated with the manufacturing systems.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work safely and in accordance with facility safety guidelines and procedures.
• Work directly with and provide daily process support to the Operations Team and HPOT teams.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting equipment and process related issues as well as continuous improvement of converting processes and equipment. This includes, but is not limited to plant electrical distribution systems, equipment or process control systems, electrical circuits, motors and drives.
• Facilitate the procurement and or development of equipment and process documentation necessary to support the manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and determine causes in order to implement necessary repair up to and including program modification.
• Modifies existing logic and writing as projects mandate.
• Responsible for tuning modifying and installing new manufacturing equipment.
• Must be flexible in work schedule to support equipment downs or to provide backup shift coverage support on an as needed basis.
• Demonstrate commitment to the company’s RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate’s essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate’s inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate’s safety or the safety of others).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• Minimum of an AS Electronics Technology, a 2 year electronics training program, or equivalent plus 3 years experience with automation and controls equipment including but not limited to AB Control Logix and at least one other controls platform.
• Must understand the basics of PLC ladder logic, HMI and Vision system programming. Knowledge of robotic programming, 24VDC systems and the ability to make minor modifications to control systems (timers, counters, constants, etc.) preferred.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Must be able to communicate face-to-face and over the phone
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and reaching, as well as occasional sitting.
• Work environment includes occasional noise >85db, hot and cold temperatures and some fumes/odors.
• Ability to work on ladders and at heights required for the installation of equipment.
• Requires ability to read write, calculate, interact socially, and reason.
• Requires good visual acuity with depth perception and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Production area
• Maintenance Shop

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Grade:  09