Controls Technician- 3rd Shift Lead

SUMMARY

 

The Controls Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems, and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

 

• Develop and appropriate PLC program for production machinery.
• Identify probable failure causes of automated production machinery with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/SLC’s, DC Drives, AC Drives, and servo systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate heat controllers, power supplies, and temperature recorders.
• Problem-solve and repair electronic, numerically controlled servo and stepper motor controller/drive systems and testing equipment.
• Problem-solve and repair automated production machinery and electrical logic control circuits.
• Work in a team atmosphere to improve repair and maintenance methods.  
• Participate in developing action plans to resolve problems with safety, quality, production, delivery and 5S.
• Suggest and implement improvements to existing equipment.
• Participate with the Manufacturing teams to improve the MAHLE machinery and equipment standard.
• Lead and support automation related troubleshooting events, in collaboration with Controls Engineering and Engineering department.
• Follow-up with corrective action to minimize downtime.
• Contribute to the skill set development of the organization by training the Maintenance and Manufacturing teams on specialty areas.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical control systems.
• Work with the Preventative Maintenance program.
• Train others on the use, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment to alleviate downtime.
• Follow all established Safety Guidelines.
• Complete documentation of work orders, purchase orders, and reports as necessary.
• Occasionally function as back-up support for Mechanical Maintenance Technicians.
• Function as a member of Manufacturing, Engineering, 5S, SMED, Ergonomics, or Kaizen teams.
• Work with the Process Planning team during development and launch of new equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Ability to work all designated shifts.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• May require Leadership of Maintenance Technicians
• Other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required; trade school in Electrical/Electronical areas specialty or documented supplier certified training (Such Rockwell and Siemens training) preferred.
• Five years industrial experience on highly automated assembly lines, including robots (Kuka, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum 3 years training and experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC including analog inputs and outputs, HMI, online cameras, math functions, and MOVE statements.
• Experience with Vacuum and pressure decay testing equipment (a plus)
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, JIT, OEE, line sequencing, KANBAN, etc. a plus.
• Knowledge of automated machinery control circuitry including programmable controllers.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to train others effectively.

 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must be fluent in English. Working-level second language skills is a plus. Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to communicate effectively with peers, managers, and directors. Values and considers the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret metal rule.

 

• Ability to convert Imperial and Metric temperatures, volumes and pressures as used in molding operations.
• Knowledge of ladder logic and schematic prints.
• Knowledge of Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of volumes.
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