Electronics Technician

Perform automation system (PLC, safety, HMI, network) related functions, troubleshoot and resolve controls related issues, perform repairs and preventive maintenance on the plant automation as well as all equipment associated with it to help achieve plant’s business goals and objectives.

Assure reliability of equipment and to repair equipment in a safe, effective, efficient manner. Strive to elevate operational uptime through preventative and predictive maintenance activities with a focus on continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Implement, maintain and troubleshoot PLC systems based on all Allen Bradley platforms, Siemens and Fanuc platforms
• Diagnose and troubleshoot machining equipment, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose, maintain, and troubleshoot power and communication networks such as Ethernet based systems.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date operation manuals and electrical prints for all equipment
• Identify opportunities as related to safety, quality, and productivity
• Understand and assist with relational databases, Windows server technology, and IT networks.
• Maintains and repairs all electrical and electronic devices associated with equipment, machinery, or facility structure.
• Program, troubleshoot and repair all electronic controls and industrial control systems on production equipment and facilities.
• Interacts and provides guidance to management, in determining the best engineered solutions for efficient production.
• To service and repair programmable logic controls (PLCs)
• Address downtime issues promptly and effectively.
• Lead and/or participate with root cause analysis for operating problems including the identification of contributing causes for non-operating events and work to eliminate the root cause for continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 year technical degree or 5 years industrial work experience in relevant electrical field preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Committed to safety & organizational goals
• A record of stable & continuous employment
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for continuous periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to meet attendance expectations
• Able to read/interpret electrical/instrument drawings (single line, schematics)
• Knowledge of PLC’s, electronic/pneumatic transmitters (flow, temperature, etc.), temperature/pressure switches, valve actuators/controllers/positioners
• Knowledge of Fanuc robotics

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Covington, TN 38019 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Covington, TN 38019: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person